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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Ex-Wales boss Warren Gatland lands surprise new job three months after sacking
Former Wales boss Warren Gatland has found himself work in Uruguay and will head to South America to serve as an advisory following his sacking during the Six Nations Warren Gatland will take up at advisory role with Uruguayan rugby side Penarol three months after he was dismissed as Wales head coach. The New Zealander left his role with Welsh rugby after a horror run of results and has now taken a surprise next step. Gatland will advise Penarol for the Super Rugby Americas (SRA) play-off finals. The club put out a statement and claimed that the 61-year-old would act as an advisor to their head coach, Ivo Dugonjic, and the entire Penarol staff. His remit will also see him aid Uruguay's bid to reach the Rugby World Cup, with a qualifier against Paraguay in August before potentially playing either Chile or Brazil as they eye a place at the 2027 tournament in Australia. Penarol became Uruguay's first professional rugby club when founded in 2019 and are top of the SRA table - they also provide the majority if players for the national side. Victory over Argentina's Pampas in their final regular-season game will secure them a home semi-final. Gatland's CV made for impressive reading before he opted to return to Wales for a second spell, which ultimately ended in disaster. Upon returning to replace Wayne Pivac he quickly led the Welsh for the last eight of the Rugby World Cup. After being knocked out by Argentina though the country embarked on a record-breaking run of 14 successive Test match defeats. Gatland left his job as Wales head coach in February when the Six Nations was just two games in with a loss in Italy proving to be the final straw. It was a sad end for the veteran coach who had enjoyed huge success during his first stint. He was Wales head coach from 2007 to 2019 and guided them to three Grand Slams and two World Cup semi-finals. Wales briefly topped the world rankings in August 2019 after a record 14-match unbeaten run. During that first stint in charge Gatland recorded 70 wins in 125 games. His exploits will Welsh rugby also saw him picked to coach the British and Irish Lions on three occasions. He presided over a series victory against Australia in 2013 and a more than credible draw against the All Blacks four years later. Wales are yet to halt a losing run stretching back to a World Cup victory over Georgia in October 2023. With caretaker Matt Sherratt at the helm Wales' record run of Test defeats has been extended to 17. The search for Gatland's full-time successor is still ongoing and now led by recently appointed Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) director of rugby Dave Reddin. Scotland defence coach and former Ospreys boss Steve Tandy is a leading target with Sherratt claiming it would need a monumental offer for him to consider taking the job full-time.
Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Four viral garden trends making guests cringe as soon as they walk in to your space, according to royal gardener
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FORMER royal gardener has revealed four trends that leave guests cringing as soon as they walk into your garden. With another bank holiday just around the corner, many of us have likely made plans to invite friends and family over for BBQs or garden parties. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Jack was a royal gardener for more than 20 years Credit: Twitter/X However, guests could be secretly judging your outdoor space, Jack Stooks, who worked at the Highgrove Estate for over 20 years, revealed. Grass Chairs or Sofas Chairs made from mounds of soil that have been turfed over were a trend a few years ago, but according to Jack, are guaranteed to make guests cringe. "You had these turf-like seats in the garden, which might sound like a great idea", he told Fabulous, on behalf of Fruity King. "I think you even used to be able to buy the innards made out of cardboard that you'd fill with soil and then you'd plant grass seed over - they're a bit cringey. "They don't ever really do that well. You can never really sit in them and people don't tend to anyway because the grass is always either wet or it's too dry and then it just becomes sort of like a muddy patch." Pampas Grass Pampas grass was a huge trend in the '70s, but Jack said that if you still have it in your garden, it's bound to make guests cringe. "I consider it massively cringey whenever you see them in a garden," he said. 4 Jack revealed that Pampas grass is bound to make guests cringe Credit: Alamy "A friend of mine recently moved house and as soon as I walked into the garden, it was the first thing I noticed." Plus, thanks to the urban myth that if you have Pampas grass in your garden you're a swinger, this might be a trend to avoid. Gardens Full of Gnomes Having gnomes in your garden may add a touch of whimsical charm to your outdoor space, but Jack revealed that having too many of them is a huge no no. "I'm not saying don't have them," he said. 4 Jack recommended sticking to just one or two gnomes Credit: Getty "But maybe just stick to having one or two gnomes. "You shouldn't have like 20 gnomes around a fishing pond or playing sports on the lawn, that's what I would consider as very cringe." Themed Gardens You may be tempted to fashion your garden into a shrine to your favourite film or book, but according to Jack, this is bound to make your guests cringe. 4 Jack advised against theming your garden around a favourite book or film Credit: Alamy "For example, when people go off to Disney, and then come back and think that their garden should be Disneyland-themed and try to re-create this in their garden. "Or they go to see a movie, like Titanic, and they might try and create this in their garden. "It just reminds me of a crazy golf course - but in a garden! "Just stick to a classic garden, as nothing beats those in my opinion."
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Four viral garden trends making guests cringe as soon as they walk in to your space, according to royal gardener
A FORMER royal gardener has revealed four trends that leave guests cringing as soon as they walk into your garden. With another bank holiday just around the corner, many of us have likely made plans to invite friends and family over for BBQs or garden parties. Advertisement 4 Jack was a royal gardener for more than 20 years Credit: Twitter/X However, guests could be secretly judging your outdoor space, Grass Chairs or Sofas Chairs made from mounds of soil that have been turfed over were a trend a few years ago, but according to Jack, are guaranteed to make guests cringe. "You had these turf-like seats in the garden, which might sound like a great idea", he told Fabulous, on behalf of "I think you even used to be able to buy the innards made out of cardboard that you'd fill with soil and then you'd plant grass seed over - they're a bit cringey. Advertisement Read more garden stories "They don't ever really do that well. You can never really sit in them and people don't tend to anyway because the grass is always either wet or it's too dry and then it just becomes sort of like a muddy patch." Pampas Grass Pampas grass was a huge trend in the '70s, but Jack said that if you still have it in your garden, it's bound to make guests cringe. "I consider it massively cringey whenever you see them in a garden," he said. 4 Jack revealed that Pampas grass is bound to make guests cringe Credit: Alamy Advertisement "A friend of mine recently moved house and as soon as I walked into the garden, it was the first thing I noticed." Most read in Fabulous Plus, thanks to the urban myth that if you have Gardens Full of Gnomes Having gnomes in your garden may add a touch of whimsical charm to your outdoor space, but Jack revealed that having too many of them is a huge no no. "I'm not saying don't have them," he said. Advertisement 4 Jack recommended sticking to just one or two gnomes Credit: Getty "But maybe just stick to having one or two gnomes. "You shouldn't have like 20 gnomes around a fishing pond or playing sports on the lawn, that's what I would consider as very cringe." Themed Gardens You may be tempted to fashion your garden into a shrine to your favourite film or book, but according to Jack, this is bound to make your guests cringe. Advertisement 4 Jack advised against theming your garden around a favourite book or film Credit: Alamy "For example, when people go off to Disney, and then come back and think that their garden should be Disneyland-themed and try to re-create this in their garden. "Or they go to see a movie, like Titanic, and they might try and create this in their garden. "It just reminds me of a crazy golf course - but in a garden! Advertisement "Just stick to a classic garden, as nothing beats those in my opinion ."
