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Wainwright won the first of his 64 Wales caps in 2018 and was part of the 2019 Grand Slam-winning squad.However, the 29-year-old Dragons back-rower has also endured a miserable three years with Wales since his second World Cup campaign in 2023, with just two victories over Japan to show for the past 25 Tests.Wales have conceded 50 points on more than five occasions in less than a year at the Principality Stadium – with Argentina, South Africa, England and now France all racking up record wins in Cardiff.Their opening two games of the current campaign have also seen them ship…

A lawyer has expressed his outrage at illegal migrants being handed £500,000 in compensation after having their mobile phones seized upon arrival to the UK. Speaking to GB News, Luke Gittos despaired at the “extremely expensive case for the British taxpayer”, arguing that a “gap in the law” has been “exploited”.More than 70 migrants who crossed the Channel have been awarded around half a million pounds in compensation after their phones were seized by UK authorities.Judges in the High Court have ruled the blanket policy in 2020 was unlawful, and determined that confiscating their devices and downloading their personal data…

Prince William “never had a close relationship” with his uncle, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, after it was revealed that the future king wanted the former Duke of York removed from the royal fold.Andrew has been in the headlines for his connections to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, with growing calls for police to launch a full investigation into him.A friend of the Prince of Wales has shared the disconnect the royal had with his uncle, even before the allegations against him, in which Andrew has always strongly denied any wrongdoing.They told HELLO!: “Everyone knows William’s feelings about his uncle. He’s never had a…

Castleford Tigers have signed Wigan Warriors forward George Hirst on a one-month loan deal.The 24-year-old Welshman joined the Warriors from Oldham on a two-year deal in 2024 but spent the majority of last season back on loan with the Championship side.Cas started the new Super League season with a 26-16 home defeat by Wigan on Sunday.Hirst could now make his debut for the Tigers in Saturday’s trip to Toulouse.

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is urging the Bank of England to cut borrowing costs more aggressively, arguing Britain’s economic recovery requires faster monetary policy action.This month’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision resulted in a narrow five to four split in favour of holding the base rate at 3.75 per cent following six rate cuts since mid 2024.Union leaders argue weak economic growth should take priority over inflation concerns that continue to influence some committee members.Official data showed the economy expanded by just 0.1 per cent during the final three months of last year, below the 0.2 per cent growth…

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The Irish Rugby Football Union had to turn off comments on a social media post which congratulated debutant Edwin Edogbo, following replies which contained racial abuse.Munster forward Edogbo came off the bench and played the final 10 minutes of Saturday’s 20-13 victory over Italy in the Six Nations.The IRFU confirmed in a statement that the comments made on the social media post on Saturday are now subject to investigation.”We’re aware of some targeted abuse online in recent days and continue to work with Signify and the relevant authorities to report it,” the full IRFU statement read.”We will also continue to…

A new initiative that supports people into and during work while they are managing their physical and mental health has won big at a national award in London.  The WorkWell programme, launched in December 2024, scooped the Employment Related Services Association (ERSA Award after supporting 649 people with health-related barriers to stay in work or find work, while a patient in Manchester Foundation Trust Hospitals.   One of 15 pilots running on a national level, the initiative runs as part of the wider Greater Manchester Strategy/Making Manchester Fairer action plan for improving employment prospects and the wellbeing of residents.  WorkWell Manchester is funded by UK Government and powered by the City Council with Growth Company and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust…

It appears Ratcliffe’s relationship with many of United’s fans has been harmed too. Ghulam Haydar of the Manchester United Muslim Supporters’ Club (MUMSC) told BBC Sport that his apology was “a first step”, but said he would like the 73-year-old to agree to a meeting in order to provide some assurances.”This is a global club… what’s he going to do to actually assure us that the club is a welcoming space for people of colour, people of migrant backgrounds?” he asked.MUMSC has said it does not feel that Ratcliffe’s apology “sufficiently addresses the seriousness” of what was said. “Expressing regret…