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Wales vs Ireland LIVE rugby: Six Nations latest build-up and updates as hosts begin life after Warren Gatland
Good morning and welcome to The Independent ’s live coverage of the opening clash of the Six Nations weekend between Wales and Ireland. It’s the start of a new era for the hosts after the departure of Warren Gatland - can Matt Sherratt spark them into life against the tournament favourites?
Ireland consigns Wales to another rugby loss with 27-18 win to stay on course for Six Nations title
CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Ireland condemned Wales to a record-extending 15th straight rugby loss after overcoming a 20-minute red card to rally for a 27-18 win and stay on course for an unprecedented third straight Six Nations title on Saturday.
Rugby-Sherratt hails fearless Wales despite Ireland defeat
New interim Wales coach Matt Sherratt wanted his side to be fearless in their Six Nations clash with champions Ireland and, despite a 27-18 defeat in Cardiff on Saturday, believes there is much to build on after a display full of heart and ambition.
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Ireland remain on course for a Grand Slam and a third successive title, having won their opening two matches under interim head coach Simon Easterby. A run of 14 defeats saw Wales part company with Gatland and with three games to go,
Wales vs Ireland LIVE: Score and updates from Six Nations as hosts battle in first match of post-Gatland era
Wales begin life after Warren Gatland as Six Nations favourites Ireland come to Cardiff looking to continue their grand slam charge. The first fallow week brought an end to Gatland’s second stint in charge of a nation to which he has given so much,
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Wales' rugby woes - three talking points
Wales take on Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday on the back of a national record 14 straight Test defeats. A loss would create a ...
Former teacher whose specialist subject is rugby
Ex-teacher Matt Sherratt is tasked with improving a struggling Wales side over the final three matches of the Six Nations.
Wales make advances in search for new coach as Michael Cheika holds talks
Former Ireland fly-half Ronan O'Gara, who previously expressed no interest in the Wales job, is reportedly interested in the ...
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Today's rugby news as favourite to be next Wales coach admits team in 'tough place'
Simon Easterby, who has today emerged as favourite to succeed Warren Gatland, admits Wales are in "a tough place" right now.
Warren Gatland ‘hurting’ after exit as Wales rugby coach
He left by mutual agreement with the Welsh Rugby Union after overseeing a national record run of 14 successive Test defeats.
Ex-Red Roses stars pick struggling Six Nations team as England's biggest rival in rugby
Former England stars Dan Cole and Ben Youngs picked Wales followed by Australia as Red Roses' biggest rivals on their podcast ...
Gatland out as coach on record losing run but Wales’ problems run deeper
Warren Gatland has left his role as Wales rugby coach midway through the Six Nations with his team on a national-record ...
Warren Gatland interview: ‘Welsh rugby has not been the same since Margaret Thatcher’
Escaping the “goldfish bowl” of Welsh rugby is harder than you might imagine. It is just over a week since Warren Gatland ...
Matt Sherratt the first English coach of Wales – and he will sing national anthem
Former teacher who never played rugby to a high level faces huge task lifting team, but at least hopes to make them enjoyable ...
Six Nations: Ireland make seven changes for Wales clash as Dan Sheehan named captain on return to starting XV
Stand-in head coach Simon Easterby has rung the changes for Irelands Six Nations trip to Cardiff to face Wales on Saturday; ...
Why Easterby is touted as the man to lead Wales
Former team-mates explain why Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby could be the perfect fit to succeed Warren Gatland.