Ben Thomas: Head coach Warren Gatland labels Cardiff centre ‘best back in Wales’

Ireland's coach Easterby has made two changes for the Scotland game, bringing in O'Mahony and Henshaw while keeping Prendergast at fly-half over Crowley. The battle between the out-halves has sparked debate, but Easterby sees it as part of their growth, with Jack having experienced similar pressure last year. He praises their competitiveness, ambition, and ability to handle challenges, with support from Sexton and a focus on navigating through ups and downs in their rugby careers....

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Ruben Amorim, the manager of Manchester United, secured a 2-1 victory over Leicester City in the FA Cup, with a late goal from Harry Maguire. Despite struggling in the Premier League, the FA Cup provides a much-needed respite for Amorim. The team's performance has been inconsistent, leading to doubts about their season's prospects. Amorim acknowledges the need for improvement but emphasizes the importance of small successes. The win over Leicester was marred by a controversial...

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