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Rob Howley expects the toughest of tasks to compete with Ireland at Lansdowne Road

'We need to create chaos' in Dublin says Howley

Rob Howley says Wales will aim to create rugby chaos when they face what most people believe is mission improbable against Ireland on Saturday.

Rugby • 20 Feb 24

Rob Howley: 'I have a second opportunity to do a job I've dedicated my working life to'

Howley returns to Wales coaching set-up ahead of 6N

Rob Howley has been appointed to Warren Gatland's coaching staff for the Six Nations in his first involvement with Wales since being banned for breaching betting regulations.

Rugby • 14 Dec 23

Rob Howley: "It's very similar to my past experience coaching in Wales."

Rob Howley takes up coaching role with Canada

Rob Howley will begin rebuilding his coaching career with Canada after being appointed senior assistant to Canucks boss Kingsley Jones.

Rugby • 23 Sep 20

Rob Howley now hopes to get back to coaching rugby

Howley no longer battling demons after gambling issues

Former Wales coach Rob Howley has opened up about the grief over his sister's death that led to him being sent home from the World Cup after long-term gambling issues.

Rugby • 31 May 20

Rob Howley cannot work in rugby until June next year

Howley suspended from all rugby for 18 months

Former Wales assistant coach Rob Howley has been suspended from all involvement in rugby for 18 months, nine of which are suspended, for breaching betting regulations.

Rugby • 16 Dec 19

Rob Howley was sent home by the Wales team

Wales to use Howley incident as "galvanising force"

Wales hooker Ken Owens says his side will use the Rob Howley affair as "a galvanising force" as their World Cup campaign prepares for kick-off.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 20 Sep 19

Rob Howley (L) and Dan Biggar pictured in 2016

Biggar: I have only ever had Rob as a coach

Wales star Dan Biggar has spoken of his "huge disappointment" over the Rob Howley affair that has rocked Wales' World Cup camp.

Rugby • 18 Sep 19

Rob Howley had been due to leave his Wales coaching role after the World Cup, along with Gatland and fellow assistants Shaun Edwards and Robin McBryde

Wales send Howley home over alleged betting breach

Wales attack coach Rob Howley has been sent home from the Rugby World Cup after he was alleged to have broken gambling guidelines.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 19 Sep 19

Sean O'Brien harshly criticised the 2019 Lions coaching staff in an interview last month

Howley says Sean O'Brien apologised over Lions comments

Rob Howley has said he accepted an apology from Sean O'Brien and confirmed that he intends to step down from his coaching role with Wales after the 2019 World Cup.

Rugby • 29 Oct 17

O'Brien in action against the All Blacks

O'Brien: I've nothing but respect for Lions management

Seán O'Brien has insisted he has "nothing but respect" for the Lions management team as the fallout to his recent criticism continues.

Rugby • 22 Sep 17

O'Mahony at Eden Park as the Lions prepare for their first test with the All Blacks

Quiet man O'Mahony to lead through his actions

Captain Peter O'Mahony can 'lead in the shadows' to drive the British and Irish Lions to a first Test victory against the All Blacks according to assistant coach Rob Howley.

Rugby • 23 Jun 17

Warren Gatland speaking to his players in training

Lenihan: Warren Gatland criticism has touched a nerve

Donal Lenihan believes criticism of Warren Gatland's style of play shouldn't have come as a surprise to the Lions camp and expects New Zealand media to drum up tension throughout the tour.

Rugby • 06 Jun 17

Sean O'Brien heads out on the pitch for his first Lions training session in New Zealand

Sean O'Brien could feature for Lions on Saturday

Ireland back-row Sean O'Brien trained with the British and Irish Lions for the first time since arriving in New Zealand and could feature in Saturday's game against Crusaders.

Rugby • 06 Jun 17

England secured back-to-back Six Nations titles

What we learned from the 2017 Six Nations

England have a way to go to emulate past achievements, Ireland's embarrassment of riches in the back row and just how good are Scotland?

Rugby • 19 Mar 17

Camille Lopez celebrates scoring the winning conversion

How France's win impacts Ireland's World Cup seeding

It was the most enthralling of finishes in Paris between France and Wales, but the late winner for the home side, almost 20 minutes into additional time, had a significant impact for Ireland ahead of the upcoming World Cup draw.

Rugby • 18 Mar 17

Johnny Sexton was found guilty of killing the ball on the line

Schmidt bemoans Sexton's sin-binning in Cardiff

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt bemoaned the sin-binning of Johnny Sexton just before the break was a turning point in his side's 22-9 defeat to Wales in the RBS Six Nations on Friday evening.

Six Nations • 11 Mar 17

Conor O'Shea takes charge of his first Six Nations campaign with Italy

Wales wary of 'master motivator' Conor O'Shea

Conor O'Shea has been described as "a master motivator" ahead of his coaching bow in the RBS 6 Nations Championship.

Six Nations • 30 Jan 17

Warren Gatland, head coach, Rob Howley, backs coach, Andy Farrell, defence coach and Steve Borthwick the forwards coach during the Lions coaching team announcement

Six Nations bonus trial will help Lions - Farrell

Ireland defence coach Andy Farrell believes the introduction of bonus points to the Six Nations will boost the Lions' hopes of defeating New Zealand for the first time since 1971.

Rugby • 29 Dec 16

Rob Howley : 'The experiences the players have had with Wales and the Lions in big matches means they can deal with intensity and hype'

Howley: Welsh players can handle Ireland hype

Rob Howley has backed Wales' players to deal with hype and intensity of the kind that surrounds Saturday's Six Nations showdown against Ireland in Dublin.

Six Nations • 06 Feb 14

Alex Cuthbert returns from injury to face Australia

Cuthbert wins Howley endorsement

Alex Cuthbert will return to Test rugby on Saturday accompanied by a ringing endorsement from Wales assistant coach Rob Howley.

Rugby • 29 Nov 13

Rob Howley insists that the Lions cannot relax for a second against Australia

Lions must be ruthless, insists Howley

The British and Irish Lions must be ruthless in the second test against Australia if they are to avoid the crushing disappointment suffered by the 2001 tourists, backs coach Rob Howley said.

Rugby • 28 Jun 13

Interim Wales boss Rob Howley feels the match with Ireland is a mouth-watering prospect

Howley warns Wales of Irish challenge

Rob Howley believes defending champions Wales will require "an extra-special performance" if they want to launch their RBS 6 Nations title defence in winning fashion.

Six Nations • 24 Jan 13

Mike Phillips of Bayonne is tackled by Wasps' Stephen Jones and Tim Payne during the sides' Amlin Challenge Cup clash at Adams Park

Phillips' form key to Howley

Wales are looking for scrum-half talisman Mike Phillips to recapture top form in this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship.

Six Nations • 16 Jan 13

Howley takes over control of Wales

Rob Howley has been appointed as Wales' caretaker head coach for the summer internationals against the Barbarians and Australia to allow Warren Gatland to recuperate fully from injuries suffered in a domestic accident.

Rugby • 19 Apr 12

Rob Howley