Warren Gatland

Lawes believes room for all playing styles at Rugby World Cup

The time is now: Steve Borthwick, the England head coach, has four warm-up games to fine-tune his preparations for the World Cup which begins in France next month. (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Rugby World Cup - Talking points ahead of Wales v England as countdown begins

Warren Gatland, the Wales head coach looks on during the Wales captain's run at the Principality Stadium on February 24, 2023 in Cardiff, Wales. (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Wales v England - Recent Six Nations superpowers meet amid a state of flux

FAMILIAR FACE: Wales head coach Warren Gatland during a photocall at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Gatland makes a return to the post he held between 2008 and 2019, Picture: Ben Birchall/PA

Gatland says Farrell best man to take on British Lions

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Eddie Jones of England before the Autumn International match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 26, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

Why Kevin Sinfield could be joining England coaching staff

FUTURE UNKNOWN: England head coach Eddie Jones' future is under examination after a poor run of results in the Autumn Internationals Picture: David Davies/PA

Jones to know what future holds after England review ends 'next week'

WARREN GATLAND: Future as British and Irish Lions coach remains unclear as he heads back to New Zealand. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA

Gregor Townsend and Andy Farrell waiting in the wings to lead the Lions

Ken Owens will make his first start of the Test series for the Lions against South Africa in the decider (Picture: Getty Images)

British and Irish Lions have blueprint to beat South Africa

No way: Maro Itoje is tackled by South Africa's Handre Pollard. Pictures: PA

Lions need to reset in order to win showdown against South Africa

British & Irish Lions' captain, Alun Wyn Jones, pictured after Saturday's heavy defeat in Cape Town. Picture: Steve Haag/PA

Wounded British Lions tipped to hit back in decider against South Africa

28 Jun 1997: John Bentley of the British Lions celebrates victory in the second test match against South Africa at Kings Park in Durban, South Africa. The British Lions won 15-18 and secured the series win. Picture: Alex Livesey /Allsport

South Africa v the Lions - Why becoming a team is so crucial

Alun Wyn Jones (C) of the British & Irish Lions walks off the pitch after their victory during the match between the DHL Stormers and the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on July 17, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Shock selection for British Lions Test opener

Unstoppable: Josh Adams evades a challenge on his way to a fourth try for the British Lions. (Picture: Steve Haag/PA)

British and Irish Lions lay platform but need determination over artistry

This is when the British and Irish Lions tour starts - and how to watch it on TV

England's Owen Farrell: Leader.

Owen Farrell to make the Lions roar in South Africa

British & Irish Lions captain for the 2021 Tour to South Africa, Alun Wyn Jones. Pic: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Lions squad: Every member of the 2021 South Africa tour

Warren Gatland, theBritish and Irish Lions head coach.

Lions squad announcement 2021: details, captain and bolters

In charge: Warren Gatland with attack coach Gregor Townsend. Picture: PA

Fresh voices in charge of the British and Irish Lions in South Africa

Wales head coach Warren Gatland. Picture: David Davies/PA

Warren Gatland hoping England can prevail against South Africa in World Cup fina...

Off you go: The dismissal which cost France.

World Rugby referee in the frame

Chris Stirling

Yorkshire Carnegie relieved as they escape possible points deduction
Leeds RUFC have escaped a potentially devastating 28-point deduction by the RFU after satisfying conditions set out by the game’s board for entering into a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA).

England head coach Eddie Jones.

England refuse to be rushed in search for successor to Jones

England head coach Eddie Jones was unhappy with World Rugby for retrospective refereeing of matches (Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire).

Respecting referees should include TV process, says England coach Jones

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen chats with British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland after the third Test. Picture: David Davies/PA

Warren Gatland happy to play Twickenham '˜decider' against All Blacks

New Zealand captain Kieran Read with British and Irish Lions' captain Sam Warburton after the third Test draw in Auckland. Picture: David Davies/PA

Lions' tour boss John Spencer targers stronger support from clubs for future tou...

New Zealand captain Kieran Read with British and Irish Lions' captain Sam Warburton after the third Test. Picture: David Davies

Highlights - McGeechan hails success of Lions in New Zealand after dramatic Eden...

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland.

Howley hoping Gatland can have last laugh as Lions face decider

British and Irish Lions Liam Williams during training.

Lions aim to secure All Blacks' respect '“ Gatland

British and Irish Lions players train in Queenstown. Picture: Brett Phibbs/New Zealand Herald/AP

Video - Familiarity in Lions' line-up pleases Warren Gatland ahead of decider wi...

British and Irish Lions Maro Itoje celebrates after the second test victory in Wellington. Picture: David Davies/PA.

Man of the moment Maro Itoje pivotal to Lions' success in Auckland

British and Irish Lions Sean OBrien pictured in action against Crusaders. OBrien had a citing complaint against him dismissed.

O'Brien is cleared to play at Eden Park

British and Irish Lions Owen Farrell during the kickers session at the Westpac Stadium, Wellington. (Picture: David Davies/PA Wire)

New Zealand v British and Irish Lions: Gatland right to axe Warrenball for '˜Eng...
BRITISH LIONS veteran Phil Larder has welcomed Warren Gatland's bold 'English' approach to today's crucial second Test '“ but still does not think it will be enough against opponents he rates better than the All Blacks he encountered in 2005.

Warburton shuns outside world to focus on Lions tour

Leading the way: British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton.
Picture: David Davies/PA

Sam Warburton to captain Lions in second Test showdown

British and Irish Lions' CJ Stander is tackled during the tour match at the Westpac Stadium, Wellington. Picture: David Davies/PA

Places up for grabs in Wellington as Lions strive to save tour

Going through: George North breaks through to score the Lions' second try.
Pictures: David Davies/PA

Courtney Lawes boosts Test chance but Lions blow it against Hurricanes

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland.

Lions tour: Now Kiwis brand tourists' chief Warren Gatland a '˜clown'

British and Irish Lions' Courtney Lawes during an earlier tour match at the FMG Stadium, Hamilton. Picture: David Davies/PA

Courtney Lawes out to prove he can help Lions keep All Blacks series alive

British and Irish Lions Peter O'Mahony during the training session at the QBE Stadium. Picture: David Davies/PA

Hansen makes poorly disguised attack on Gatland for '˜bullying' over blocking is...

British and Irish Lions' Jack Nowell after the tour match at the FMG Stadium, Hamilton. (Picture: David Davies/PA Wire)

British and Irish Lions can cut loose and shock All Blacks '“ Jack Nowell

British and Irish Lions' defence coach Andy Farrell (Picture: David Davies/PA Wire).

British Lions '˜easiest team to captain' with so many leaders, says Farrell

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland and Rory Best during a press conference at the Hamilton Novotel. (Picture: David Davies/PA Wire)

British and Irish Lions back Warren Gatland over '˜geographical' call-ups

Full steam ahead: British and Irish Lions and Maori All Blacks scrum in the Tour match at the Rotorua International Stadium. (Photo: PA)

British Lions 32 Maori All Blacks 10: Forward domination guides Lions to tour vi...

Owen Farrell, seen in conversation with British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland earlier this week, suffered an injury in training and is a doubt for the first Test (Picture: David Davids/PA).

Lions' tight-knit group unlikely to be compromised by call-ups

Highlanders' Waisake Naholo is tackled by British and Irish Lions' Tommy Seymour during the tour match at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin. (Picture: David Davies/PA Wire)

Highlanders 23 Lions 22: Creaking set-piece intensifies Warren Gatland's concern...

British and Irish Lions' Stuart Hogg before the tour match at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin.

Lions latest: '˜Gutted' injured full-back Stuart Hogg is on the way home

Jonathan Joseph during the captain's run at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin.

Lions tour: Jonathan Joseph centre of attention as Andy Farrell lays down gauntl...

British and Irish Lions' Ben Te'o is tackled by Crusaders' Matt Todd

Lions will '˜keep working hard' on scrums, insists Gatland

British and Irish Lions Alun Wyn Jones and head coach Warren Gatland during Thursday's press conference.

Gatland faces Lions conundrum as he seeks answers for Test side

British and Irish Lions' Leigh Halfpenny (right) and Justin Tipuric stand dejected after the tour match at Eden Park, Auckland. (Picture: David Davies/PA Wire.)

Indisciplined British and Irish Lions suffer the Blues as size of task is laid b...

British & Irish Lions' Robbie Henshaw. Picture: David Davies/PA

Robbie Henshaw has plans for Lions to tame Sonny Bill Williams

Maori Warriors greet the British and Irish Lions at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds on Sunday (Picture: David Davies/PA Wire).

Farrell stakes his claim as Sexton struggles

New Zealand's Justin Marshall is caught by British and Irish Lions duo Neil Back and Ryan Jones during the First Test at the Jade Stadium, Christchurch in June 2005 (Picture: David Davies/PA).

Weekend interview: Neil Back hoping British Lions can roar in New Zealand

British & Irish Lions Johnny Sexton during the kickers session at the Toll Stadium, Whangarei.

Battle for No 10 heats up between Lions rivals Sexton and Farrell

British & Irish Lions Sam Warburton and Warren Gatland during the press conference at the QBE Stadium, North Shore City. (Picture: David Davies/PA Wire)

British and Irish Lions: Warren Gatland's Lions out to influence public opinion ...

Double act: Warren Gatland, right, and Sam Warburton will represent the Lions as coach and captain, respectively, for a second time. (Picture: PA)

British and Irish Lions will sing as well as roar in New Zealand

Wales Sam Warburton has apparently been told he will lead the British and Irish Lions (Picture: David Davies/PA Wire).

Gatland will end guessing game over the Lions

Warren Gatland (left) with members of his coaching staff (from left to right) Rob Howley, Andy Farrell and Steve Borthwick (Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire)

Borthwick rewarded with Lions role after helping England to record run

England forwards coach Andy Farrell.

Farrell and Borthwick in contention to be named new Lions assistant coaches

England head coach Eddie Jones (centre) with captain Dylan Hartley (left) and Joe Marler, during a Bagshot training session. Picture: PA.

Six Nations - England v Wales: World Cup defeat will not worry us, says Eddie Jo...