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Warren Gatland has lamented “discipline and soft penalties” as key factors behind Wales’ heaviest Six Nations home defeat for 22 years. Gatland’s team will head to Edinburgh next weekend for an appointment with resurgent Scotland, knowing that their tournament hopes…

Let’s not beat around the bush here. Wales require something extraordinary. They need to be extraordinary. A performance and ideally a result that fully represents Wales’ form, character and ability to grind out a result when needed. That hasn’t happened…

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has made six changes to his team for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against France in Paris. Louis Rees-Zammit replaces full-back Liam Williams, who suffered a shoulder injury during the 29-17 victory over Italy last…

Wales great Alun Wyn Jones will captain Eddie Jones’ Barbarians in their fixture against the World XV at Twickenham on Sunday. Jones announced he is retiring from the international game on Friday having amassed 170 caps, including 12 for the…

Virgil van Dijk does not believe missing out on Champions League football makes Liverpool any less attractive to potential new signings. The last-gasp 1-1 draw at home to Aston Villa all-but ended the club’s unlikely pursuit of a top-four place…

Valencia have had their partial stadium closure reduced to three matches and their fine cut to €27,000 (£23,500) following an appeal for the racist abuse of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior by fans. The Spanish Football Federation appeals committee said…

LaLiga president Javier Tebas claims his organisation could eradicate racism from Spanish football in six months if given adequate sanctioning powers. The issue hit the headlines on Sunday when Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior spoke out after being abused at…

Manchester United are reportedly eyeing a summer move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen – but why is the Nigeria international in demand? Victor Osimhen Club: Napoli Position: Striker Age: 24 Favoured foot: Right Former clubs: Wolfsburg, Charleroi and Lille Nationality:…

Marcus Rashford slammed in the penalty (AP Photo/Thibault Camus) However, Rangers manager Gerrard, a former Liverpool captain, said: “The rules are the rules and we all have to expect that and respect it as well, because the rules are not going…

UK athletics coach Toni Minichiello has been banned from athletics for life after an investigation found he engaged in “sexually physical behaviour” with athletes. Minichiello, who coached Jessica Ennis-Hill to Olympic heptathlon glory, was also deemed to have made inappropriate…