Former Wales coach Howley opens up on how sister’s death led to gambling issues

Former Wales coach Rob Howley pictured left with former Wales head coach Warren Gatland during a training session at Principality Stadium Cardiff.

Former Wales coach Rob Howley has opened up about the grief over his sister’s death that led to him being sent home from the World Cup after long-term gambling issues.

Howley spoke out as he nears the end of an immediate nine-month ban on any involvement in the sport, which was imposed by the Welsh Rugby Union after he admitted breaching betting regulations.