10 things we learned from sport in 2019
The good, the bad and the ugly side of sport was on display in an action-packed 2019.
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Alun Wyn Jones says World Cup hurt is fuelling Lions ambition
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones admits that World Cup pain is spurring him on to make a fourth British and Irish Lions tour.
British and Irish Lions tour kicks off just seven days after Premiership final
The British and Irish Lions’ 2021 South Africa tour will kick off in Cape Town just seven days after the Gallagher Premiership final.
Wales have laid some Six Nations foundations – Pivac
New Wales head coach Wayne Pivac was delighted to lay some Six Nations foundations after beginning his reign with victory over the Barbarians.
Pivac off to winning start with Wales
Wayne Pivac celebrated his first game in charge of Wales with a 43-33 win over the Barbarians as Warren Gatland’s return to Cardiff ended in defeat.
Wales must aim to win the World Cup under new coach Pivac – Tipuric
Justin Tipuric says new Wales coach Wayne Pivac has already instituted change and that his ultimate ambition must be to win the World Cup.
Wayne Pivac has eyes on 2023 World Cup as he names first Wales squad
Wayne Pivac says he is already building towards the 2023 Rugby World Cup after naming his first squad as Wales head coach.
Pivac names five uncapped players in Wales squad for Barbarians clash
New Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has named a 35-man squad for his first match in charge against the Barbarians.
Gatland once suspected Wales player of drug use
Former Wales coach Warren Gatland revealed he once had suspicions a player within the national squad may have taken drugs – but has no evidence anyone did under his tenure.
A statistical look back as Warren Gatland’s Wales reign ends
Warren Gatland’s Wales reign finished with back-to-back World Cup defeats but he still leaves his role as coach with a superb record.
Gatland wants Wales to go forwards as he waves goodbye after 12 years in charge
Warren Gatland says it would break his heart if Welsh rugby ever returned to the doldrums.
Defeat for Gatland in his final Wales game as New Zealand claim third place
Warren Gatland’s final game as Wales head coach ended in defeat as New Zealand emphatically won the World Cup bronze medal at Tokyo Stadium.
Gatland hopes England can win Rugby World Cup
Warren Gatland has wished England well for the World Cup final against South Africa and also hailed their stunning semi-final defeat of New Zealand.
Wales success set to carry on, says Robin McBryde
Robin McBryde has admitted being jealous of his Wales coaching successors.
Jones hits back at Gatland with ‘best wishes’ for third-fourth place play-off
Eddie Jones has taunted Warren Gatland after the Wales coach questioned whether England have played their World Cup final a game early by overwhelming New Zealand.
Jones strikes back at Gatland’s criticism ahead of World Cup final
Eddie Jones has hit back at Warren Gatland after the Wales coach questioned whether England have played their World Cup final a game early by overwhelming New Zealand.
Day 38 at the Rugby World Cup: South Africa win to set up England final showdown
England will face South Africa in the World Cup final after the Springboks narrowly got the better of Wales in their semi-final in Yokohama.
Day 38 at the Rugby World Cup: Wales suffer semi-final heartbreak
Wales’ World Cup dream ended in Yokohama as they made another painful semi-final exit after losing 19-16 to South Africa.
England may have already played their final – Gatland
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.
The key questions after Wales’ World Cup semi-final defeat to South Africa
South Africa booked a World Cup final appointment with England in Yokohama after beating semi-final opponents Wales 19-16.
Warren Gatland: Penalty count cost Wales dear
Wales coach Warren Gatland admitted his side paid the price for conceding too many penalties as they suffered an agonising 19-16 defeat to South Africa in their World Cup semi-final.
Day 38 at the Rugby World Cup: Wales and South Africa battle for final spot
Wales and South Africa meet in Yokohama on Sunday with the winner playing England in next weekend’s World Cup final.
Day 38 at the Rugby World Cup: England prepare for biggest game since 2007
A mouth-watering weekend of rugby lies ahead with the World Cup semi-finals taking place in Yokohama.
Classic encounters between Wales and South Africa
Wales and South Africa meet in the Rugby World Cup semi-final in Yokohama on Sunday.
5 talking points before Wales meet South Africa in World Cup semi-final
Wales will face World Cup semi-final opponents South Africa in Yokohama on Sunday.
Absence of Williams is ‘a big loss’ as Saracens full-back ruled out of RWC
Warren Gatland says that an injured Liam Williams is “undoubtedly a big loss” from Wales’s World Cup campaign.
Wales blow: Williams out of World Cup
Liam Williams will miss the rest of Wales’ World Cup campaign after suffering an ankle injury in training.
Erasmus hails Gatland as ‘an absolute legend of the game’ ahead of semi-final
South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus has described Wales head coach Warren Gatland as “an absolute legend of the game” prior to Sunday’s World Cup semi-final.
The highs and lows of Warren Gatland as Wales coach
Warren Gatland has had an eventful time as Wales coach in the dozen years he has been in charge.
A statistical look back over Wales’ Warren Gatland era
Warren Gatland leads Wales into the World Cup semi-finals looking to sign off his memorable reign with the greatest highlight yet.
Prince Charles confident Wales will ‘make us all proud’ in World Cup semi-final
The Prince of Wales wished Wales’ World Cup squad well during a training ground visit ahead of Sunday’s semi-final against South Africa.
Wales will ‘make us all proud’ says Charles after visiting RWC semi-finalists
The Prince of Wales wished Wales’s Rugby World Cup squad well during a training ground visit ahead of Sunday’s semi-final against South Africa.