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Today's rugby news as Gatland makes candid Wales admission and trio face World Cup work

These are the rugby stories making headlines in Wales and further afield on Friday, March 15.

Wales Online

Steve McNamara takes no credit for France’s England win after Shaun Edwards trip

The Catalans Dragons coach hosted esteemed Les Bleus defensive coach and ex-Wigan stalwart in the days leading up to the Six Nations thumping.

The Independent UK

Joe Hawkins and Mason Grady displays give struggling Wales reason for optimism

The 20-year-olds have impressed in the Six Nations

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Jamie George: "I'd be gutted if I’d turned up and seen an England team play like that”

“That is nowhere near good enough and I want to apologise. We are sorry and we need to make sure that we get better and learn from this experience, because it’s clear we have a long way to go"

Daily Mirror

James Small-Edwards interview: From scrum-half to city councillor, I still turn to France coach dad for advice

The former Wasps youngster is now carving a new career path in politics, and dad Shaun Edwards is helping him along the way

Evening Standard

Gael Fickou’s ‘crazy legs’ tipped to bamboozle England in France battle

The 28-year-old can hurt England both as an attacking talent and a defensive threat

Evening Standard

Why starting Marcus Smith ahead of Owen Farrell is the right call

England coach Steve Borthwick has dropped his captain and fly half Farrell in favour of Smith for the crunch Six Nations clash with France

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England's Owen Farrell joins forces with Jonny Wilkinson as Marcus Smith is recalled

Steve Borthwick has opted for Marcus Smith ahead of George Ford in the Six Nations squad to face France, but he was dealt a blow after losing Courtney Lawes for rest of championship

Daily Mirror

Mike Phillips says Warren Gatland seems like a different man and has lost his bark

Phillips wants Gatland to call out players for poor Six Nations performances and argues 'We've almost employed a different coach'

Wales Online

Who is Scotland v Wales referee Andrew Brace, the Cardiff-born Irishman who left France and Shaun Edwards fuming

The former Belgium international is the man in the middle for Wales' trip to Murrayfield

Wales Online

Six Nations: Andy Farrell says he envies fans who can savour mouthwatering Ireland vs France clash

Ireland coach wants to use home advantage as “weapon” in meeting of favourites

Evening Standard

'I'm my own man' — New Wales defence coach Mike Forshaw's 'baptism of fire' and following in Shaun Edwards' footsteps

New defence guru Mike Forshaw says he'll be finding his own way as Wales head into a new era

Wales Online

Mike Forshaw inspired by old team-mate Shaun Edwards but vows to do job his way

New Wales defence specialist relishing his new role.

The Independent UK

Today's rugby news as Shaun Edwards issues public apology and Gatland urged to recall Moriarty

The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond ahead of another Six Nations weekend

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The Guardian - UK

The return of Gatland: can the sequel match the blockbuster original?

Wales’s returning head coach has put his faith in old hands and in-form players, just as he did in 2008. It worked then, but will it again?

Evening Standard

Shaun Edwards interview: France defence guru on Six Nations, his proudest achievement, tactics and Wigan roots

An exclusive interview with Shaun Edwards ahead of Six Nations opening weekend

The Guardian - UK

Codebreakers could hold the key as league exiles plot Six Nations glory

England’s new defence coach Kevin Sinfield is merely the latest former rugby league man to have a coaching influence in union

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Johnny Sexton reveals hurt over Gatland decision and Shaun Edwards warns players about Wales

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Wales Online

The new life of Hadleigh Parkes as Welsh players sound him out about moving to Japan

He played a key role in Wales' 2019 Grand Slam

Wales Online

Welsh rugby team thrashed 106-10 but earn nothing but respect and praise

It was an extremely testing afternoon for the visitors

Wales Online

Warren Gatland’s shock first Wales squad as ruthless decisions changed everything

He blew into Welsh rugby like a hurricane

Wales Online

Wales' new defence coach 'is a f***ing great bloke who can replicate Shaun Edwards' success'

There are very few who know new Wales defence coach Mike Forshaw as well as Steve Diamond. The former Sale Sharks boss gives his verdict on his former assistant.

Wales Online

Warren Gatland's very different Wales backroom team and how they're rated

Gatland will have a very different backroom team during his second stint as Wales head coach

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as missing player feared to have been kidnapped and Pivac's big find tries to convince Gatland

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Who is Mike Forshaw, Wales' new defence guru cut from the same cloth as Shaun Edwards

Will Wales' new defence coach Mike Forshaw be as successful as Shaun Edwards? His profile would suggest so

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