w Hull City 4-4 Swansea City: Thriller as 95th minute equaliser cancels out Rhian Brewster's strike By Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 23:52:52 +0000 Hull's winless run was extended to seven games as they threw away the lead three times in a thrilling 4-4 Sky Bet Championship draw with Swansea at the KCOM Stadium. Full Article
w Renato Sanches admits he had no interest in playing for Swansea after struggling in loan spell By Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 23:18:02 +0000 Renato Sanches has lifted the lift on his disastrous loan spell at Swansea during the 2017/18 season and revealed he did not want to join the club in the first place. Full Article
w Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland receives signed shirt from Michu who he idolised growing up By Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 16:40:00 +0000 As a result of his support, Michu reached out to the Borussia Dortmund star to send him a signed Brugos jersey with Haaland's name on the back. 'Wow what a legend!!' Haaland responded. Full Article
w Fulham 1-0 Swansea: Aleksandar Mitrovic makes up for a missed penalty with late winner By Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 21:42:01 +0000 KATE MCGREAVY AT CRAVEN COTTAGE: The Championship top scorer continued his good form with a towering header to seal a 1-0 victory for the Premier League promotion chasers. Full Article
w Federico Fernandez signs one-year contract extension at Newcastle By Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 16:07:26 +0000 The 31-year-old defender is the third senior player to extend his stay in a matter of days after midfielders Jonjo Shelvey and Matt Ritchie both signed contract extensions last Friday. Full Article
w Cameron Toshack left his role with Swansea's under-23's to manage struggling Cypriot side Pafos FC By Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 22:39:39 +0000 When your father has left Cardiff City to become Liverpool's centre forward and managed the great Real Madrid twice, it's fair to say taking on a challenge is in your blood. Full Article
w Coronavirus UK: No Premier League side has announced a wage cut... it is a terrible look By Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 18:05:24 +0100 COMMENT BY IAN HERBERT: The genuine acts of sacrifice are the ones there is little song and dance about. There have been acts of kindness from others across the game. Full Article
w Liverpool's Rhian Brewster opens up on his dreams... before snubbing Van Dijk as toughest opponent By Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 23:21:38 +0100 He is currently on loan at Swansea where he had kick-started his career, before football's coronavirus-enforced suspension, after a serious ankle injury that kept him out for 16 months. Full Article
w Daniel James reveals Juan Mata's classy gesture after winger signed for Manchester United By Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 10:51:12 +0100 The Wales international joined the Red Devils last summer from Swansea for £15million. James has made 37 appearances in all competitions during his first season at Old Trafford scoring four goals. Full Article
w Wales' Dan Biggar rues missed opportunity after Rugby World Cup semi-final defeat by Springboks By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 14:53:39 GMT Dan Biggar (left) admitted it was 'tough to take' after Wales' World Cup dream ended in Yokohama. Wales' 19-16 semi-final loss to South Africa means they will face New Zealand in the third place play-off. Full Article
w Warren Gatland praises Welsh effort after South Africa semi-final defeat By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 16:40:30 GMT WILL KELLEHER AT THE YOKOHAMA STADIUM: Warren Gatland told his Wales players to hold their heads high despite the devastation of their World Cup semi-final exit to South Africa. Full Article
w MARTIN SAMUEL: Eddie Jones will be content with what he saw in South Africa's win By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 17:28:23 GMT MARTIN SAMUEL AT THE YOKOHAMA STADIUM: The gentleman in the Houston Texans baseball cap sat in the stand scribbling his notes. He will not have needed exhaustive entries. Full Article
w England may have already played their Rugby World Cup final, says Wales coach Warren Gatland By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 17:32:33 GMT Warren Gatland questioned whether England might have played their World Cup final a game early as Welsh interest in the Webb Ellis Trophy ended in Yokohama. Full Article
w George North forced out of Wales' Rugby World Cup semi-final despite trying to play on By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 18:03:09 GMT Warren Gatland's side were trailing the Springboks 6-9 when the Ospreys player pulled up in the 40th minute with half-time looming. Full Article
w Mike Phillips offers sympathy to Wales after Rugby World Cup semi-final exit By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 18:06:04 GMT Retired scrum-half Mike Phillips admits he felt for Wales after they missed out on the Rugby World Cup final with a 19-16 defeat by South Africa. Full Article
w Rugby World Cup final: Eddie Jones goes incognito as England coach watches South Africa beat Wales By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 18:12:37 GMT Eddie Jones went undercover in Yokohoma - disguising himself as a fan of the NFL's Houston Texans as he scouted Rugby World Cup final opponents South Africa against Wales. Full Article
w PLAYER RATINGS: South Africa's physicality nullify faltering Wales in Rugby World Cup semi-final By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 00:32:07 GMT WILL KELLEHER AND NIK SIMON AT THE YOKOHAMA STADIUM: South Africa edged a battling Wales in a tight World Cup semi-final on Sunday to book their spot in the tournament decider. Full Article
w Wales 16-19 South Africa: Springboks to play England in Rugby World Cup final By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 00:44:38 GMT CHRIS FOY AT THE YOKOHAMA STADIUM: Some time soon, Welsh rugby will realise what it has had and what it has lost. Not this World Cup campaign, but their coach and captain. Full Article
w South Africa to stick by their tactics for Rugby World Cup final By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 22:49:10 GMT WILL KELLEHER IN TOKYO: The Boks might be boring, but their boss Rassie Erasmus does not care. South Africa have faced criticism for their limited, combative style at the World Cup. Full Article
w Liam Williams could miss start of Six Nations due to ankle injury which cut short his World Cup By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 14:08:24 GMT WILL KELLEHER IN TOKYO: The Wales and Saracens star would have stayed in Japan if Wales had made the final, but flew back on Monday and has since undergone surgery on the injury. Full Article
w Rugby World Cup 2019: Warren Gatland jokes that Wales should face New Zealand in a drinking game By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 18:51:10 GMT WILL KELLEHER IN TOKYO: Warren Gatland joked Wales would rather play a drinking game against New Zealand than play the third-fourth playoff - but says his squad will be motivated to beat them. Full Article
w Tom Curry is the ONLY Englishman on World Rugby's Player of the Year award shortlist By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 10:19:38 GMT WILL KELLEHER IN TOKYO: Tom Curry is England's only representative on the World Rugby Player of the Year shortlist - as Maro Itoje and George Ford were snubbed. Full Article
w RWC 2019: Wales keep their distance from haka against All Blacks after England fined £2,000 By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 10:57:22 GMT Wales ensured they kept their distance from the haka in the build-up to their Rugby World third-place play off against New Zealand. Full Article
w New Zealand vs Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Live score and updates from bronze medal clash By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 11:05:17 GMT Warren Gatland's Welsh career ended in defeat on Friday as Wales were beaten by the All Blacks in the bronze medal match in Tokyo. Relive the match with JAMES DUTTON. Full Article
w Warren Gatland warns Wales successor Wayne Pivac not to spoil his legacy By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 14:22:26 GMT WILL KELLEHER AT THE TOKYO STADIUM: Gatland will depart having won three Six Nations Grand Slams and got to two World Cup semi-finals and he hopes his work will not be wasted. Full Article
w New Zealand 40-17 Wales: Ben Smith scores two tries in Rugby World Cup third-fourth place play-off By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 22:48:08 GMT WILL KELLEHER AT THE AJINOMOTO STADIUM: Tears, beers and cheers for departing stars of the game here in Japan, as several glittering eras all ended at once. Full Article
w Wayne Pivac will be confident that Wales' future is bright despite Warren Gatland departure By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2019 00:16:30 GMT Gatland compelled his successor not to 'break his heart' and ruin his legacy after the third-fourth playoff defeat. The New Zealander has set a fine platform for his fellow countryman. Full Article
w Wales suffer double blow as Jonathan Davies and Rhys Patchell require surgery after Rugby World Cup By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 12:16:59 GMT The Welsh Rugby Union announced the news, with Jonathan Davies set to be out for more than six months because of a left knee injury suffered. Rhys Patchell has a shoulder issue. Full Article
w Shaun Edwards unveiled as France's new defensive coach after Englishman parts ways with Wales By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 21:06:11 GMT Edwards spent almost 12 years in a similar role with Wales and departed alongside head coach Warren Gatland following the side's fourth-place finish at this year's World Cup. Full Article
w Warren Gatland reveals he had suspicions that a former Wales international was a drugs cheat By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 16:45:47 GMT Former Wales coach Warren Gatland has sensationally revealed he had 'suspicions' that one of his former players was a drugs cheat. He spent 12 years in charge of Wales before leaving last month. Full Article
w Northampton's Chris Boyd heaps praise on Dan Biggar after fly-half kicks 20 points in win over Lyon By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 17 Nov 2019 22:00:57 GMT Back from his World Cup duties with Wales, Biggar landed six penalties and converted Rory Hutchinson's try as Saints beat Lyon 25-14 at Franklin's Gardens. Full Article
w Warren Gatland wants 2021 Premiership Final moved back with Lions' tour starting a week later By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 08:46:39 GMT EXCLUSIVE BY WILL KELLEHER: Gatland confirmed the Lions have been to date knocked back in their attempts to convince the Premiership to move their final in 2021 by a week. Full Article
w Tomas Francis to miss most of 2020 Six Nations for Wales By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 19:41:08 GMT The Exeter Chiefs tight-head, 27, dislocated his shoulder against South Africa in the semi-final and is now out for four months. Full Article
w Wales coach Wayne Pivac calls up Willis Halaholo and Johnny McNicholl for Barbarians game By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:31:23 GMT Centre Willis Halaholo and back-three player Johnny McNicholl are included in a 35-man squad for the November 30 match at the Principality Stadium as two of five uncapped players for the Welsh. Full Article
w Rob Howley is set to discover if he will be punished for alleged betting offences within the month By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 22:39:19 GMT WILL KELLEHER: The Welsh Rugby Union have been leading an investigation into the former attack coach's conduct since he was jettisoned from Japan on September 17. Full Article
w Wayne Pivac wants star full-back Liam Williams to play club rugby in Wales By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 23:49:47 GMT Williams' Saracens deal runs out in the summer and he faces a stark choice. With 62 caps now he could earn huge sums in France and still play for Wales. Full Article
w Wayne Pivac names Martyn Williams as Wales' new team manager By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 12:19:21 GMT The 100-cap former flanker, who won Grand Slams in 2005 and 2008, replaces the legendary Alan Phillips who is joining the British & Irish Lions as director of operations for the 2021 tour. Full Article
w Benetton 32-35 Northampton: Dan Biggar's 85th-minute penalty secures dramatic win By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 24 Nov 2019 00:25:37 GMT Dan Biggar held his nerve to kick a match-winning 85th minute penalty as Northampton produced a stunning Champions Cup fightback to beat Benetton 35-32 in Italy. Full Article
w Ben Stokes is bookies' favourite for Sports Personality of the Year award ahead of Raheem Sterling By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 22:08:38 GMT The BBC unveiled their six-strong shortlist for this year's Sports Personality of the Year on Monday. The public will vote on December 15 with the winner crowned in Aberdeen that night. Full Article
w 'It's a fix!': Tyson Fury hits out at BBC Sports Personality of the Year award By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2019 15:52:48 GMT Ben Stokes is the bookies' favourite for the top gong but Fury feels aggrieved by his omission before taking to Twitter to list why he should be up for the public vote. Full Article
w Barbarians boss Warren Gatland reveals Cardiff clash was originally going to be his Wales swansong By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 15:30:28 GMT The 56-year-old finished after the Rugby World Cup and was succeeded by his fellow New Zealander Wayne Pivac, who will take charge of Wales for the first time against Gatland's Barbarians. Full Article
w Ex Wales boss Warren Gatland has gate named after him at Principality Stadium in Cardiff By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 21:03:46 GMT The three-time Six Nations Grand Slam-winning coach, who left Wales after 12 years in charge after the World Cup, is coaching the Barbarians against his former team on Saturday. Full Article
w Wales 43-33 Barbarians: Wayne Pivac gets off to a winning start as coach By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 30 Nov 2019 22:44:35 GMT WILL KELLEHER AT THE PRINCIPALITY STADIUM: The new New Zealander in charge of Wales won his first match, as his predecessor did, but this was a far less significant victory. Full Article
w No rest for busy Warren Gatland as he returns to New Zealand for new Super Rugby role with Chiefs By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 01 Dec 2019 22:38:31 GMT WILL KELLEHER AT THE PRINCIPALITY STADIUM: Warren Gatland bid a final farewell to Wales with a special send-off match with his former flame. Full Article
w With Dan at Northampton the Super Saints are set for Biggar things! By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 22:48:53 GMT Dan Biggar has always been up for the fight. When the Wales fly-half signed for Northampton Saints in the autumn of 2017, the East Midlands club were spiralling down the Premiership. Full Article
w Leinster 50-21 Northampton: Hosts book Champions Cup quarter-final berth with two rounds to spare By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 14 Dec 2019 22:53:44 GMT RORY KEANE AT THE AVIVA STADIUM: It took an entire game to ship 43 points to Leinster last weekend. On Saturday night, the Saints had conceded the same total after 48 minutes Full Article
w Rob Howley handed 18-month ban for betting offences that led to Wales coach Rugby World Cup exit By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 00:07:57 GMT Sportsmail sensationally revealed that Howley had been sent home from Japan on the eve of the World Cup after a bookmaker, Betway, alerted the WRU of a rule breach. Full Article
w Rob Howley apologises for betting scandal that sent him home from Rugby World Cup By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 17:44:21 GMT The Wales assistant coach broke his silence on Tuesday after a three-month investigation found he had placed 363 bets over four years, including on his own team. Full Article
w Wales and British and Irish Lions full back Liam Williams 'excited' to join Scarlets from Saracens By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 26 Dec 2019 22:40:59 GMT The 28-year-old has been at English and European champions Saracens since 2017, but in 2020 the full back will rejoin the Scarlets where he will earn in the region of £400,000 a year. Full Article
w British Lions and Wales centre Jonathan Davies wins the Coral Welsh National at Chepstow By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 27 Dec 2019 19:43:36 GMT MARCUS TOWNEND AT CHEPSTOW: Davies is currently sidelined having undergone knee surgery after being injured while playing Fiji in the World Cup. Full Article