Today's rugby headlines as Brian O'Driscoll names Wales young gun among Europe's best and Eddie Jones in new England row
Here is your round-up of the latest rugby news for Wednesday, April 6.
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Barcelona are Europa League favourites, but these three teams could deny Xavi his first piece of silverware as coach
Barcelona are back under Xavi Hernandez, or so it would appear, and the Europa League could well be the first piece of silverware they win under the Spaniard. They are three rounds and five matches away from winning Europe’s secondary competition, and given their rich vein of form, they could take some stopping.
Arsenal, Newcastle and Everton chase Memphis Depay as Barcelona look to cash in - Paper Round
Hunt on for Depay Barcelona striker Memphis Depay could be on his way already with his contract having just a year remaining on it. The Sun reports that there is interest from Arsenal, who need a new striker following the loss of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, while Everton are also keen if they stay up. Newcastle are looking for a big name too, but they all face competition from Italian side Juventus.
Man City player ratings vs Atletico Madrid as De Bruyne and Foden provide Champions League edge
Ederson Long spells of watching the action from the far end interspersed by unflustered footwork - 6
Koeman to take over as Netherlands coach after World Cup
Former Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman will take over as Netherlands boss from Louis van Gaal after this year's World Cup, the Dutch football federation said on Wednesday.
Scott Parker can have last laugh on Steve Bruce as West Brom face play-off make-or-break
Scott Parker and Steve Bruce go head-to-head on Wednesday night with the tables having turned in their managerial careers in just 12 months.
Ronald Koeman to replace ex-Man United boss Louis van Gaal as Netherlands coach after World Cup
The Royal Dutch Football Association has confirmed that Ronald Koeman will replace former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal as the Netherlands national team manager following this year's World Cup.