MI6 codebreaker Gareth Williams was probably killed unlawfully but the case might never be solved, a coroner said today.

Poisoning and asphyxiation are the “foremost contenders” in the sports bag death riddle of MI6 spy Gareth Williams, an inquest has heard.

Specks of mystery DNA were discovered on the bag encasing the curled-up body of MI6 spy Gareth Williams, an inquest heard.

An MI6 spy found dead in a padlocked sports bag had been unhappy living in London and complained about “friction” at the intelligence agency, an inquest has heard.

Secret agents specialising in the “dark arts” might have tried to cover up the mysterious death of an MI6 spy found in a holdall, a coroner in Britain heard today.

A MINER trapped in a colliery died last night.

Connacht 12 Cardiff Blues 26

Warren Gatland deals with the gathering storm clouds like he does most things — with both barrels. He spoke to Simon Lewis ahead of tonight’s Six Nations pipe-buster against England.

MARTIN JOHNSON yesterday waded into the furore over Dylan Hartley and branded Warren Gatland’s attempts to wind up the England hooker as the actions of a man under pressure.

WALES coach Warren Gatland says the door is not closed on Martyn Williams’ international career and he has not ruled out Gavin Henson featuring in the World Cup selection shake-up, despite omitting both players from his 28-man Six Nations squad.

MI6 SPY Gareth Williams was training to take on a new identity eight months before he was found dead, it was reported yesterday.

MYSTERY death spy Gareth Williams visited a series of bondage websites in the months before his death, police revealed yesterday.

Northampton 23 Cardiff 15

CARDIFF BLUES have an enviable away record in Magners League rugby with six wins from the last seven, but at Thomond Park this evening (5pm), Denis Leamy will be determined to captain Munster to victory in a game that is as much a Heineken Cup dress rehearsal as a crucial League tie.

Munster lock Paul O'Connell is named on the bench for tomorrow night's Magners League clash with Cardiff Blues at Thomond Park Stadium.

ULSTER scored 15 points in a four-minute spell midway through the second half to end a run of seven straight defeats at the hands of Cardiff Blues.

Cardiff Blues 15 Ulster 37

Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin has named his side for Sunday’s Magners League clash with Cardiff Blues in Cardiff City Stadium (kick-off 3.45pm).

Tests on the body of MI6 spy Gareth Williams have revealed no traces of any foreign substances that may have led to his death.

OFFICERS investigating the death of British code-breaker Gareth Williams, whose decomposing body was found padlocked shut in a holdall in his bath, yesterday released CCTV footage of him as they appealed for the public’s help.

Officers investigating the death of British code-breaker Gareth Williams, whose decomposing body was found padlocked shut in a holdall in his bath, today released CCTV footage of him as they appealed for the public’s help.

DETECTIVES investigating the killing of a British code breaker were examining last night whether he lived a double life.

A BRITISH spy found murdered in his flat might have lain undiscovered for up to two weeks.

A British spy found murdered in his flat might have lain undiscovered for up to two weeks.

A FATHER-OF-FOUR who encouraged his teenage stepson to pose for photographs with a loaded gun was jailed for five years after the boy accidentally shot himself in the head.

Cardiff coach David Young brings in Scott Andrews as his only change to the side to play Munster in the Magner’s League on Sunday.

Cardiff Blues coach David Young brings back Jaimie Roberts and three others for the clash with Ulster in the Magner's League tomorrow.

NO news tends to be good news in the run-in to any big fixture and so it was in Killiney yesterday where the Irish camp reported a clean bill of health after the provinces’ raft of Magners League fixtures over the weekend.

IRELAND have been handed the keys to unlocking the Welsh defence from the unlikely source of a Yorkshireman working in France.

Cardiff Blues lock Deiniol Jones and hooker Gareth Williams have been forced to withdraw from Wales’ RBS 6 Nations squad through injury.

FRANCE will bid to enhance their place at the top of the RBS 6 Nations Championship table when they play Wales on Friday night.

Warren Gatland could summon two of Wales’ 2008 Grand Slam stars for the RBS 6 Nations appointment with title favourites France next week.

Hooker Gareth Williams has become the third forward who started Wales’ thrilling RBS 6 Nations victory over Scotland last Saturday to be ruled out of next week’s clash against France.

WALES coach Warren Gatland has made two changes for the RBS 6 Nations clash against Scotland on Saturday — but lock Alun-Wyn Jones keeps his place.

Wales coach Warren Gatland has made two changes for the RBS 6 Nations clash against Scotland on Saturday – but lock Alun-Wyn Jones keeps his place.

WALES will go into tomorrow’s RBS Six Nations showdown against England without two thirds of their British and Irish Lions Test front row.

Wales have suffered a second major injury blow ahead of Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations opener against England.

WALES full-back Lee Byrne has spoken of his relief after being cleared to face England this afternoon – and he intends to hit the ground running at Twickenham.

Wales hope James Hook can be the centre of attention at Twickenham on Saturday and end any debate about his best position in Test match rugby.

Wales have suffered an injury blow ahead of Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations opener against England with Lions hooker Matthew Rees sidelined for the Twickenham clash.

Wales will pile the pressure on England manager Martin Johnson if they win next month’s RBS 6 Nations showdown at Twickenham.

Cardiff Blues have been severely handicapped by the call-up of seven first-team players by the Welsh national team ahead of the Magners League clash with Leinster at The RDS on Saturday.

Cardiff Blues coach Dai Young has decided to move Australian signing Sam Norton-Knight down to the replacements for Friday's Magners League trip to face Munster at Thomond Park.

Ryan Jones will captain Wales on their summer tour to Canada and the USA after being overlooked for the British and Irish Lions in South Africa.