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Wales 18-27 Ireland: Six Nations – as it happened

Ireland sealed the triple crown but were made to work hard for the win against an improved Wales

The Guardian - UK

Sherratt rings the changes as Wales start life after Gatland against Ireland

Wales’s interim head coach has brought back Gareth Anscombe and club familiarity for the visit of defending champions Ireland on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

New Wales boss Matt Sherratt reveals bold team to face Ireland in selection shake-up

Gareth Anscombe and Max Llewellyn are immediately reinstalled to the starting Wales side

The Independent UK

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Warren Gatland ‘ruined players’ and ‘lost all power’ with Wales, claims Ugo Monye

Gatland has departed Wales by mutual consent just two rounds into the Six Nations after 14 consecutive defeats

The Independent UK

Who is Matt Sherratt? Why Wales have turned to the Cardiff coach to replace Warren Gatland for the Six Nations

The Englishman will step in for the remainder of the Six Nations after the mid-tournament axing of Gatland

The Independent UK

New Zealand government loses ground in polls as economic concerns grow

1News Verian poll shows Christoper Luxon dropped 22% in the preferred prime minister stakes, his lowest result as leader

The Guardian - AU

Italy 22-15 Wales: Pressure mounts on Warren Gatland after record-extending 14th consecutive defeat

Pressure increases on the Wales boss following defeat at Stadio Olimpico

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Italy beat the deluge and condemn toothless Wales to 14th defeat in a row

Tomasso Allan kicked 17 points as Italy beat Wales 22-15 in Rome to leave Warren Gatland’s side staring at the wooden spoon

The Guardian - UK

KitKats and digestive biscuits hit shelves with new redesign

An array of eco-friendly treats are on sale now

The Independent UK

KitKats and digestive biscuits get makeover as part of nature-positive project

Food and drink brands have redesigned existing products – or made entirely new ones – that support rather than deplete nature.

Evening Standard

Why Warren Gatland must shift the tone if Wales are to end their Six Nations woe

Despite a solid enough start, Wales wilted to a 13th consecutive defeat against France in Paris to set up a must-win clash with Italy in Rome

The Independent UK

Peerless Antoine Dupont leads fabulous France to Six Nations victory as Wales hit a new low

France 43-0 Wales: The maestro of a scrum half led the tournament favourites to an opening victory as Warren Gatland’s side were kept scoreless

The Independent UK

Attissogbé gives France lift-off in Six Nations with rout of scoreless Wales

France started the Six Nations with a dominant 43-0 victory at home to Wales as Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Théo Attissogbé each scored twice

The Guardian - UK

James Ryan red card: Why was the Ireland lock sent off against South Africa?

Ryan was shown red early on in the clash at the Aviva Stadium

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Is France v Wales on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Six Nations clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the opening fixture of the championship

The Guardian - UK

Six Nations team news: Penaud blow for France as Ntamack and Dupont return

France’s Romain Ntamack is set to line up at fly-half for the first time in almost 18 months but the Six Nations favourites will be without wing Damian Penaud for Friday night’s opener against Wales

The Independent UK

Former England prop Henry Thomas set for first Wales start in Six Nations opener

The ex-Sale and Bath tighthead has won four caps as a replacement since switching allegiance to Wales in 2023.

The Independent UK

The peculiar Wales selection that shows Warren Gatland’s muddled thinking ahead of crucial Six Nations

Experienced fly half Gareth Anscombe has been left out of Warren Gatland’s squad for a tournament in which Wales must show improvement

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Evening Standard

Wales hit new low against South Africa as 12th straight loss piles on Warren Gatland pressure

Wales go a whole calendar year without notching a single Test victory for the first time since 1937

The Independent UK

Wales end year without a win as South Africa highlight sad truth for Warren Gatland

Wales 12-45 South Africa: The world champions didn’t have to be at their best to put the hosts away with ease at the end of a winless 2024 for Warren Gatland’s side

The Independent UK

Wales hit a new low after losing for the 12th game in a row

South Africa were too strong for the hosts in Cardiff.

The Independent UK

Pressure mounts on Warren Gatland as Wales are thrashed by Australia

Wales fell to an all-time results low in their 143-year international rugby history after suffering an 11th successive defeat.

AAP

Rugby needs its superstars like Suaalii: Warren Gatland

Welsh coach Warren Gatland believes Australian rugby needed a superstar like Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii - and so does the world game.

The Independent UK

The game needs superstars – Warren Gatland talks up Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

The former rugby league player starred in the victory over England.

The Independent UK

Fiji claim historic win in Cardiff as Wales fall further into crisis

Wales 19-24 Fiji: Warren Gatland’s men slumped to a 10th straight defeat

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