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Gatland: Shane has a licence to thrill

WALES coach Warren Gatland has revealed how birthday boy Shane Williams has been given a licence to thrill for his country. Read

Gatland gets ready to settle the score

As former colleagues Warren Gatland and Eddie O’Sullivan prepare to lock horns at Croke Park, Simon Thomas hears the views of ex-Ireland captain Mick Galwey on their contrasting coaching styles Read

Rugby star Shane Williams forced to keep still

RUGBY hero Shane Williams has been taking time out from scoring points for Wales – by posing for artist Andrew Vicari. Read

Rugby fans hit out at BBC coverage

THEY may be the only unbeaten side in the Six Nations and have racked up more points than England and Scotland put together, but there are plenty of Wales fans wondering if some media commentators are watching a different tournament. Read

Italy pair face citing charges

MAURO BERGAMASCO has been cited for allegedly gouging Lee Byrne’s eyes at the end of Wales’ 47-8 Six Nations win over Italy on Saturday. Read

Who will get Gatland's green light for Ireland?

AS Wales head for their Triple Crown showdown in Ireland, Delme Parfitt assumes Warren Gatland’s role as selector. Read

Prop: ‘I’m retiring as experts know Best’

IRELAND prop Simon Best has retired from professional rugby after accepting the advice of medical experts. Read

‘MacLeod’s drug mistake was genuine’

SCOTLAND team doctor James Robson has absolutely no doubt Scott MacLeod made a genuine mistake in taking a prohibited drug without permission. Read

Prop: ‘I’m retiring as experts know Best’

IRELAND prop Simon Best has retired from professional rugby after accepting the advice of medical experts. Read

‘MacLeod’s drug mistake was genuine’

SCOTLAND team doctor James Robson has absolutely no doubt Scott MacLeod made a genuine mistake in taking a prohibited drug without permission. Read

Italian forwards cited for alleged foul play

ITALIAN forward duo Mauro Bergamasco and lock Carlo Del Fava have been cited following their 47-8 drubbing by Wales on Saturday at the Millennium Stadium. Read

Wales storm it with second-half blitz

WARREN GATLAND won’t want his Wales to become known as a second-half side, but for now that’s a fact which is reaping the richest of rewards. Read

Byrne is simply great

Two-try ace Lee Byrne has never had it so good with Wales, as he tells rugby correspondent Simon Thomas Read

It must not be ‘Croak’ Park for Wales, warns Mallett

NICK MALLETT has warned Wales about the dangers of “croaking” at Croke Park. Read

Gatland puts Wales on O’Gara alert

WARREN GATLAND last night identified Ronan O’Gara as the big dangerman to Wales’ bid for the Triple Crown and Grand Slam. Read

Hook in dark over Gatland’s plans

JAMES HOOK says he hasn’t got a clue what Warren Gatland is going to do at No 10 for the Triple Crown showdown with Ireland. Read

Wales showdown will be thriller – O’Sullivan

IRELAND coach Eddie O’Sullivan admits he fears a Wales side fuelled by confidence and is predicting a high-octane afternoon when the Six Nations title rivals collide at Croke Park. Read

Red-hot Wales will have to turn up the heat in Dublin

Wales 47-8 Italy. AS honeymoon periods go this is a gondola trip around the tranquil waterways of Venice complete with vintage champagne and a dozen red roses. Read

Warren Gatland, all guns blazing

WARREN GATLAND has taken a swipe at Welsh rugby’s star culture, accusing Welsh players of living in a cocoon. Read

Sparkling second half brings Slam closer

Wales 47-8 Italy. WARREN GATLAND’S reputation as the man with the Midas touch remains untarnished as Wales’ march to silverware in this Six Nations gathers pace. Read