ALEX BYWATER: In years gone by, Warren Gatland and Wales have been used to competing for the Six Nations title, but are now seeking to avoid a bottom-placed finish.

As the winds of change off the pitch blow through Old Trafford, it feels as if the Dutch coach is in one big job interview between now and May - so a cup tie with Liverpool is far from ideal.

Listen to live BBC Radio Manchester commentary of Salford Red Devils v Wigan Warriors in the Super League.

Not now, perhaps. In the fullness of time Rangers might come to regard this disappointing Europa League exit as a mild blessing in disguise.

KATHRYN BATTE AT THE LONDON STADIUM: If you can't perform, don't go on stage. Those were the words David Moyes delivered to West Ham ahead of their biggest game of the season.

Rangers crashed out of the Europa League after a 1-0 home defeat to Benfica, exiting Europe's second-tier competition 2-3 on aggregate.

Hammers blast through Germans to reach quarter-finals

World No 2 involved in hazard line debate after water shotJordan Spieth and Viktor Hovland cast doubt over McIlroy’s callRory McIlroy insisted he will play the remainder of the Players Championship with a clear conscience after a rules controversy also involving Jordan Spieth and Viktor Hovland threatened to derail his opening round at Sawgrass. McIlroy …

Germans unable to withstand pressure to defend first-leg lead

Josh Taylor apologises to fans after his long-awaited rematch with Jack Catterall in Leeds is postponed for a second time.

The Gunners face a daunting last-eight clash after edging past Porto

Board says it is ‘more important than ever’ to force through dealEFL ‘disappointed at [clubs’] failure to put forward new offer’The EFL has said it is “eagerly” anticipating the introduction of an independent regulator for English football after it lamented the “repeated failure” of the Premier League to strike a deal on financial …

Tough task ahead with Ireland winning last nine successive tiesGatland ‘loves’ pressure of avoiding wooden spoon with WalesGregor Townsend admits Scotland will have to “do something special” in Dublin as he challenged them to score at least 20 points against Ireland and give themselves a fighting chance of a first triple crown since 1990.Scotland are …

Rory McIlroy hits 10 birdies to share the lead with Xander Schauffele and Wyndham Clark at seven under after round one of the Players Championship.