George North’s shock retirement reminds Wales exactly how far they have fallen

George North will make his final appearance for Wales against Italy on Saturday (Getty Images) It was 2013 and Wales needed something big. Warren Gatland’s side had entered the Championship chasing back-to-back Six Nations crowns; a home defeat to Ireland meant their hopes had already taken a hit. The second round saw Wales travel to … Read more

England v Wales, Six Nations player ratings: Main man Ben Earl brings ‘big-boy energy’

Ben Earl impressed again for England – Getty Images/Dan Mullan England narrowly defeated Wales at Twickenham thanks to a second-half performance that saw them pull the visitors back and eventually overtake them for the win. It was far from a great performance from the hosts, but getting the win was what mattered, and Ben Earl’s … Read more

Dion Dublin says the sporting mentality gave him an edge in business

Sports stars turned small business owners have revealed how a sports mentality can give you an edge in the business world. Well-known faces from football, rugby and weightlifting claim that the ‘marginal gains mindset’ – a sports psychology term referring to incremental improvements that significantly improve performance – keeps their businesses thriving. Former Aston Villa … Read more