ga Wigan 1-2 Swansea: Sam Surridge steals all three points for the Swans after valiant Latics effort By Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2019 14:27:22 +0000 WIGAN 1-2 SWANSEA - Steve Cooper's side go top of the Championship after a 92nd minute winner from substitute Sam Surridge. Wigan's Kieffer Moore scored his first goal for the club from the penalty spot. Full Article
ga Garry Monk SLAMS former assistant Pep Clotet By Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 15:30:49 +0000 Monk was sacked as manager of Birmingham in the summer before taking over Sheffield Wednesday. Monk worked with Clotet at Swansea and Leeds before asking him to join him at Birmingham. Full Article
ga West Brom and Swansea join race to sign 19-year-old Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher By Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 00:36:10 +0000 West Bromwich Albion and Swansea City have joined Burnley in the chase for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher. The 19-year-old is expected to cut short his season-long loan at Charlton this month. Full Article
ga Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie spotted among Swansea fans in the away end against Cardiff By Published On :: Sun, 12 Jan 2020 13:54:15 +0000 Oli McBurnie showed his true loyalties to Swansea on Sunday by cheering on his former team-mates in the away end during the South Wales derby against bitter rivals Cardiff. Full Article
ga Gary Neville DEFENDS Oli McBurnie after he made an obscene gesture while watching Cardiff vs Swansea By Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 14:49:48 +0000 The 23-year-old was spotted among the travelling fans at the Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday as he supported his old team Swansea during the South Wales derby. Full Article
ga Chelsea starlet Conor Gallagher 'set to sign for Swansea on loan' after being recalled from Charlton By Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 18:25:36 +0000 Frank Lampard opted to recall his young star, who has been training with the first team, but now he looks likely to be shipped out to the Championship again with promotion contenders Swansea. Full Article
ga Chelsea's Conor Gallagher joins Swansea on loan until the end of the season By Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 16:55:56 +0000 The 19-year-old impressed during his time with the Addicks for the first half of the 2019-20 campaign. Gallagher scored six goals and provided three assists from midfield in 26 matches. Full Article
ga Charlton could swoop for ex-Tottenham wonderkid John Bostock as a replacement for Conor Gallagher By Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:40:29 +0000 Bostock, who was just 15 when he made his debut for Crystal Palace in October 2007, moved to Forest on loan from Toulouse last summer but has made only five first-team appearances. Full Article
ga HOT OR NOT: Oli McBurnie's antics likely offended those who don't attend many games By Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 15:56:30 +0000 It's time for another Hot or Not as Sportsmail's Riath Al-Samarrai reveals what's been making him feel warm and what's left him with a chill this week. Full Article
ga Gary Neville suggests Dan James should be THIRD OR FOURTH in line for Manchester United By Published On :: Sun, 19 Jan 2020 16:56:27 +0000 Club legend Gary Neville has brought the 21-year-old back down to Earth and believes he still has things he needs to work on if he is to become truly to draw and establish himself among the elite. Full Article
ga 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
ga 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
ga 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
ga 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
ga 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
ga 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
ga 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
ga 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
ga 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
ga 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
ga 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
ga 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
ga 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
ga 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
ga 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
ga 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
ga CHRIS FOY: Wales MUST gamble on flying teen Louis Rees-Zammit By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 08:38:47 GMT CHRIS FOY'S WORLD OF RUGBY: Wayne Pivac has to pick him. How can he resist? Wales' head coach must decide in the next 48 hours if he believes 'if you're good enough, you're old enough.' Full Article
ga George North set to take centre stage in Wayne Pivac's new-look Wales team against Italy By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:51:37 GMT George North looks likely to line up at outside centre in Wayne Pivac's new-look Wales team to face Italy as Rhys Webb is set for a recall. Full Article
ga George North at centre for Wales' Six Nations curtain-raiser against Italy as Taulupe Faletau starts By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 15:36:29 GMT George North's move to centre for Wales was confirmed on Thursday afternoon as Wayne Pivac revealed his first Test side for the Italy Six Nations game. Full Article
ga Louis Rees-Zammit unable to make Wales debut against Italy due to a knock and lack of training By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 17:44:33 GMT Louis Rees-Zammit missed out on his Welsh debut this week as he has hardly been able to train due to his English exile, according to coach Wayne Pivac. The teen isn't in the Wales squad to play Italy. Full Article
ga Wales prepare to fully embrace life after Warren Gatland in Six Nations opener against Italy By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 01 Feb 2020 14:42:47 GMT WILL KELLEHER IN CARDIFF: Wales often overachieved, pulled performances from nowhere... galvanised by Gatland they showed heart and fire. Now they face life after him with Pivac. Full Article
ga Wales 42-0 Italy: Pivac admits Ireland will be a step up after Welsh stroll to victory against Italy By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 02 Feb 2020 22:40:40 GMT BY WILL KELLEHER AT THE PRINCIPALITY STADIUM: Wales will be ready for a rude awakening in Dublin on Saturday - aware that Ireland will not walk on to their punches as Italy did. Full Article
ga SIX NATIONS ROUND-UP: Hogg's fumble left him nowhere to hide... as Biggar wows with no-look pass By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 02 Feb 2020 23:00:40 GMT 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. Full Article
ga Back to basics for fancy Dan: Biggar and Co. face toughest test in Dublin as Wales take on Ireland By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 08 Feb 2020 01:30:32 GMT 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. Full Article
ga Six Nations 2020: Dan Biggar set to face France despite suffering third head injury in six months By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 16:14:12 GMT 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. Full Article
ga Wales keen to harness 'hostile' Cardiff atmosphere against France, says Jake Ball By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 22:39:44 GMT Les Bleus are unbeaten in the tournament so far after wins against England and Italy at home but Wales lock Jake Ball has warned they are ready to make the most of a 'hostile' atmosphere in Cardiff. Full Article
ga Wales draft in Ross Moriarty and Gareth Davies for France game, as Dan Biggar is declared fit By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 00:40:45 GMT 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. Full Article
ga Wales prepare to field most experienced Six Nations team EVER against youthful France By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 10:51:14 GMT If on Saturday the tide has turned against Wales, the French are flooding through in attack and causing chaos it will be the old men of the sea who guide those in red to calmer waters. Full Article
ga Wayne Pivac fumes after two refereeing decisions cost Wales victory against France By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 21:14:31 GMT WILL KELLEHER AT THE PRINCIPALITY STADIUM: Wayne Pivac was left livid with two decisions costing Wales a win over France as they lost at home in the Six Nations for the first time in three years. Full Article
ga Six Nations: Wales face anxious wait over Dan Biggar fitness after knee knock in Northampton defeat By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 18:02:38 GMT 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. Full Article
ga Sam Warburton admits Wales are 'confident' Dan Biggar will be fit for England clash By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 14:50:54 GMT 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. Full Article
ga Liam Williams named in Wales XV for Six Nations clash against England By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 13:02:16 GMT Liam Williams will play his first Test for four months in the Six Nations against England, coming straight into the starting team as Wayne Pivac rings the changes for Wales. Full Article
ga Alun Wyn Jones reveals Dan Biggar will start for Wales against England after overcoming knee injury By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 14:13:32 GMT 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. Full Article
ga England boss Eddie Jones fumes at refereeing in match against Wales By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 08 Mar 2020 00:26:17 GMT England could find themselves in treble trouble after Eddie Jones slammed the 'rubbish' refereeing at Twickenham and Joe Marler grabbed Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones by his genitals. Full Article
ga France v Ireland is AXED as Six Nations loses a third game over coronavirus concerns By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 14:06:48 GMT France's Six Nations clash against Ireland joins England v Italy in being pushed back, although RFU chief Bill Sweeney says he sees no reason why Wales v Scotland can't go ahead. Full Article
ga Rhys Webb starts for Wales against Scotland with Alyn Wyn Jones set for record-setting appearance By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:41:20 GMT The skipper will play in his 148th Test - levelling Richie McCaw - his 139th for Wales to add to nine for the British & Irish Lions. Meanwhile Webb wears the No 9 shirt for first time since 2017. Full Article
ga CHRIS FOY: Home nations must put game's future above self-interest in World Rugby chairman election By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:06:35 GMT COMMENT: It is a sad fact that the main barrier to rugby's progress lies here; in the home nations and those other centres of the sport's narrow European landscape - France and Italy. Full Article
ga Ashes 2019: With England having failed to regain the urn, our experts tackle the burning questions By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 22:09:16 GMT Sportsmail columnists Nasser Hussain, David Lloyd, Lawrence Booth and Paul Newman answer the big questions for England's Test team after they failed to regain the Ashes. Full Article
ga Ashes 2019: Sam Curran and Mitchell Marsh's paths cross again By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 23:39:29 GMT When Sam Curran ran in at Mitch Marsh at a packed Oval yesterday it was somewhat different to their first cricketing encounters. Full Article
ga Cricket news: Joe Root determined to remain England Test captain and targets regaining the Ashes By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:47:56 GMT Joe Root has declared his desire to continue as England Test captain despite a failure to win back the Ashes from Australia after a drawn series. Full Article