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Wales head coach Warren Gatland was in charge of Ireland from 1998 to 2001

Gatland eyes up Six Nations opener against Ireland

Former Ireland boss Warren Gatland is relishing the prospect of a "fantastic" Guinness Six Nations return as Wales coach against Andy Farrell's world number one side in February.

Rugby • 06 Dec 22

Gareth Bale applauding the Wales supporters as the nation bowed out of the World Cup

I'll play for Wales 'as long as I'm wanted' – Bale

Gareth Bale insisted he would carry on playing for Wales as he surveyed the wreckage of the Dragons' miserable World Cup campaign.

Soccer • 29 Nov 22

World Cup 2022: Wales 0-3 England, Iran 0-1 USA recap

Group B concludes with England cruising past Wales to top spot, while USA beat Iran to take second place.

Soccer • 29 Nov 22

Marcus Rashford was the two-goal hero for England

Rashford end Welsh dreams as England top group

Marcus Rashford's brilliant brace helped England reach the knockout phase as group winners and brought Wales' first World Cup appearance since 1958 to an end.

Soccer • 30 Nov 22

Will Enner Valencia be fit to start for Ecuador?

World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 10

The breakfast game no more, as we move into Day 10 of the Qatar World Cup, and while the two early time-slots bid adieu, there are still four games to look forward to on Tuesday.

Soccer • 29 Nov 22

Wales boss Pivac admits 'heat is on' after Aussie loss

Wayne Pivac says he wants to stay as Wales head coach, despite another damaging defeat that will inevitably intensify speculation about his future.

Rugby • 29 Nov 22

Australia's Mark Nawaqanitawase
goes over for 5 points

Last-gasp try earns Wallabies win over Wales

Wayne Pivac's future as Wales head coach was left hanging by a thread after Australia staged a stunning fightback to win an Autumn Nations Series thriller 39-34 in Cardiff.

Rugby • 26 Nov 22

World Cup Podcast: Argentina's must-win and Wales wilt

Former UCD, Sheffield Wednesday and Shamrock Rovers midfielder Paul Corry joins Raf Diallo and Conor Neville to watch the second half of England vs USA live, while reviewing Friday's Group A and B action and previewing Saturday's games including a must-win for Argentina against Mexico.

Soccer • 25 Nov 22

Gareth Bale trudges off the pitch after the final whistle

Bale: Loss to Iran 'difficult to take'

Gareth Bale admitted he was "gutted" by Wales' last-gasp 2-0 defeat by Iran which left their World Cup hopes in tatters.

Soccer • 25 Nov 22

Gareth Bale scored a late penalty as Wales rallied to secure a 1-1 draw with the USA in their World Cup opener on Monday

Bale urges schools to tune in for 'mini-history lesson'

Gareth Bale has asked teachers in Wales to let children watch a World Cup "mini-history lesson" in Qatar when the national side take on Iran.

Soccer • 25 Nov 22

Wales fans in fine voice during the opening game against the USA

World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 6

The second round of fixtures kick off on Friday as the stakes go up with teams set to play their way into the knock-out phase or out of contention to progress at the World Cup.

Soccer • 25 Nov 22

Joe Allen missed Monday's draw against USA which was Wales' first World Cup match in 64 years

Joe Allen set to return for Wales against Iran

Joe Allen has been declared fit for Wales' World Cup match against Iran on Friday.

Soccer • 24 Nov 22

Wales are still underdogs to get out the group - Page

Robert Page says Wales remain outsiders to qualify for the World Cup's knockout stages after a dramatic opening day of Group B action.

Soccer • 22 Nov 22

Gareth Bale's penalty was expertly dispatched

Bale happy to step up and take the responsibility

Gareth Bale was only too happy to step up when Wales needed him after his penalty secured a 1-1 draw with the United States in their World Cup opener.

Soccer • 21 Nov 22

Gareth Bale celebrates his second-half penalty

Wales battle back to earn a draw with USA

Wales' all-time top scorer and talisman Gareth Bale scored a late penalty as the Welsh rallied in the second half to secure a 1-1 draw with the United States in an enthralling World Cup Group B clash at a raucous Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on Monday.

Soccer • 21 Nov 22

World Cup 2022: USA 1-1 Wales recap

Read how it all unfolded as the USA and Wales shared the spoils in their Group B encounter.

Soccer • 21 Nov 22

Wales reacted from their heavy loss to New Zealand with a narrow win over Argentina in Cardiff

Wales bounce back with hard-fought win over Argentina

Wales put their Autumn Nations Series campaign back on track by beating Argentina 20-13 in an arm-wrestle of a Test match at the Principality Stadium.

Rugby • 12 Nov 22

Damian Penaud crosses for the winning try

Penaud pounces for late winner as France stun Australia

Damian Penaud scored a late try to give France a record 11th consecutive victory as they beat Australia 30-29 at Stade de France.

Rugby • 05 Nov 22

Brodie Retallick will miss games with Wales and Scotland

Retallick banned for games with Wales and Scotland

New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick has been banned for two matches following his red card against Japan, ruling him out of upcoming games against Wales and Scotland.

Rugby • 01 Nov 22