Ryan Giggs has backed Manchester United youngster Dan James amid growing concerns that the winger is suffering from burnout this season after a dip in form over the past few months.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ROUND-UP: The Six Nations kicked-off this weekend with a thrilling round of fixtures, as Ireland, France and Wales got off to the perfect start, as our team of the filled up with French players.

Wales and their fly-half might have been the fancy Dans last week against Italy, but it will be back to basics for Biggar & Co in Dublin on Saturday.

There have been concerns over Biggar's concussion record, having taken two blows to the head during the World Cup against Australia and Fiji in September.

Wales have brought in Ross Moriarty and Gareth Davies for their next Six Nations match against France as Wayne Pivac made two changes for the Cardiff Test.

Wales will be hopeful Dan Biggar does not spark a backline injury crisis ahead of their Six Nations match against England after going off early for Northampton on Saturday against Saracens.

Wales will give Dan Biggar every chance to make the England Six Nations match this Saturday, with Sam Warburton saying they are 'confident' the fly-half will be fit.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There are some things much more important than sport, and when something like the coronavirus comes along rugby has to step into line.

Alun Wyn Jones moved to ease fears that Dan Biggar is not fit for Wales' trip to Twickenham by saying he will play against England on Saturday despite suffering a knee injury for Northampton.

Justin Langer rejected suggestions Australia's Ashes celebrations at Old Trafford targeted England's Jack Leach for mockery, insisting the on-pitch party was a 'two out of 10' performance.

Jimmy Anderson will consider changing his diet in a bid to prolong his Test career after the disappointment of missing the Ashes through injury - and has looked at the possibility of going vegan.

Members of the Australian cricket team were understood to be trying to contact Jack Leach on Tuesday night following suggestions that they mocked him during their Ashes celebrations.

Mick Jagger cut a casual figure as he watched England take on Australia in the Ashes on Thursday.

A cricket supporter has been forced to get a very embarrassing tattoo after Australia failed to win the 2019 Ashes. 

Cristiano Ronaldo's side were victorious despite winning just once inside 90 minutes and finishing third in their group, during a tournament where UEFA gave their new 24-team format its debut.

Ian Holloway believes football fans should fight in a cage and it should be televised after Manchester City and Liverpool fans punched, bottled and kicked each other in an ugly Tube bust-up.

Queens Park Rangers lost ground in the Sky Bet Championship play-off race with a 1-0 defeat at struggling Reading.

Ian Holloway held final talks with Grimsby Town earlier this week before agreeing a contract on Tuesday morning. Holloway's last managerial job was with QPR in 2018.

The Pepperdine University graduate, 22, had a pair of earphones in on the Sunny weekday in Southern California.

Arnold Schwarzenegger masked up for a Los Angeles bike ride this week with his daughter Christina, amid rumors her sister Katherine is pregnant with her firstborn child.

Arnold Schwarzenegger and his 45-year-old girlfriend Heather Milligan made the most of California's increasingly empty roads with a lively bike ride in Santa Monica on Saturday.

She has been highlighting non-profits and discouraging the spread of misinformation amid COVID-19 as part of her Home Together series with son Patrick, 26. 

The 30-year-old Katy Keene star flaunted her svelte figure in a white t-shirt and a pair of semi-sheer black leggings amid California's coronavirus lockdown in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

The actor, 72, cut a casual figure on Thursday as he enjoyed some time outdoors amid lockdown alongside his son Patrick, who was riding an elliptical bike in Brentwood, California.

JACK GAUGHAN AT TURF MOOR: Sean Dyche's cup ignominy continued as Sunderland became the latest unfancied side to inflict embarrassment on Burnley.

MATT LAWTON IN PARIS: Wiggins and Thomas believe Team Ineos will continue to dominate the Tour de France with a young Colombian cyclist who could turn out to be the greatest in history.

The 39-year-old was the first Briton to win the Tour de France in 2012 and took Olympic time trial gold just days later, but said he no longer wants to be defined by his sporting success.

He is one of a select few holding two of most coveted prizes in British sport - the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award and a knighthood - but Sir Bradley Wiggins 'smashed' them up.

Sir Bradley Wiggins, from London, has revealed he won't be pushing his 'very talented' son into becoming a professional cyclist - claiming that doing so to bask in the reflected glory would be 'cruel'.

Sir Bradley Wiggins has launched a bizarre foul-mouthed tirade at Mickey Mouse during a recent trip to Disneyland Paris. In the clip, the Olympic legend can be seen shouting obscenities at the resort.

Excessive and sustained rainfall triggered 2018 Kīlauea volcano eruption by softening the volcanic rock, which breaks more easily under pressure from magma, according to a new study.

Computer simulations reveal climate change could awaken an ancient Indian Ocean El Niño by 2100, but the phenomenon could occur as early as 2050 if the current warming trends continue.

An alleged Snapchat sex scandal is set to rock one of Australia's most successful Olympic sports with claims underage athletes were also targeted.

Apple's App Store list suggest Amazon's Echo was a popular gift this holiday season this year, as it took the number one spot on the top 10 free apps list following Christmas Day.

Wales boss Ryan Giggs insists Daniel James' move to Manchester United has not disrupted preparations for their Euro 2020 qualifier against Croatia, and has given the winger his blessing.

Ryan Giggs has brushed aside fears that his Wales players could be the target for racism during their Euro 2020 qualifier against Hungary.

Ryan Giggs believes that Gareth Bale will shake off his Real Madrid rustiness in time for Wales' vital Euro qualifier against Hungary in Budapest today as the squad look to bounce back from defeat in Croatia. 

Ryan Giggs' Wales side now trail Group E leaders Hungary by six points after defeat in Budapest, albeit with a game in hand, and are three adrift of Slovakia and Croatia in the race for a top-two spot.

Wales manager Ryan Giggs faces a dressing-room rebellion as his side struggles to qualify for Euro 2020. Defeats by Croatia and Hungary have left Wales fourth of five teams in Group E.

Wales manager Ryan Giggs says captain Ashley Williams was left out of the squad for next month's crunch Euro 2020 qualifier against Azerbaijan because he has not had a pre-season.

The Republic head into the clash with the Group D favourites sitting top of the pile with 10 points from a possible 12, but knowing they face their sternest test yet at the Aviva Stadium.

KIERAN GILL AT THE CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: Wales got the Euro 2020 qualifying win they desperately needed, with help from the most calamitous own goal and a Gareth Bale winner.

Wales manager Ryan Giggs will consult star man Gareth Bale to see if he can play in Monday's friendly against Belarus, insisting he will not be 'stupid' regarding the forward's fitness.

James - who has scored three goals in four games for United since his summer switch from Swansea - curled home a superb 17th-minute winner from 18 yards.