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Friday Morning Round Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Heyneke Meyer linked with the Force:   Former Bok coach, Heyneke Meyer, has been linked with the Western Force following Michael Foley's sacking. Dave Wessels will take over as interim coach until...

Sport picture of the day: a steam-powered scrum

1 decade ago by The Guardian

The referee watches as steam rises from a scrum during the Super Rugby exhibition match between the Rebels and the Hurricanes at Harlequins Rugby Club, Melbourne, Australia Continue reading...

Saunders following in dad's footsteps on the road to glory with Ireland

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Niall Saunders has spent all of his 18-and-a-half years living in Cobham in south-east London, has just signed a two-year deal with Harlequins, but there was never a doubt who he would play his international...

RFU Disciplinary Joe Marler

1 decade ago by Harlequins

The RFU can confirm Joe Marler has been issued with a formal warning under RFU regulation 19.6.14, following his comments made on social media about former Wallaby coach Bob Dwyer on Tuesday 14 June.

Eddie Jones slams Australian pundits’ ‘disrespectful’ treatment of England

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Coach angered by ‘disgusting’ Fox promo aired before first Test in Brisbane• Jones not amused by post-match questions from ex-Wallaby Stephen HoilesEddie Jones has accused several leading Australian...

Will Evans pleased with debut try but Haag wants more from England Under-20s

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

England boss Martin Haag believes his side must find a new level ahead of Wednesday's crucial World Rugby Under-20 Championship fixture against Australia.

England Under-20s maintain dominant start to World Champs

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

England Under-20s are within touching distance of the World Rugby Under-20s semi-finals after a second bonus-point victory, beating Scotland 44-0.

Ireland Under-20s on verge of semi-finals after historic New Zealand win

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

It proved to be an historic weekend at the World Rugby Under-20 Championships as defending champions New Zealand were downed by Ireland and Argentina also claimed a memorable win against South Africa.  

Match Report: Australia 28 England 39

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

Tries from Bath Rugby's Jonathan Joseph, Harlequins' Marland Yarde and Exeter Chiefs' Jack Nowell saw England seal a 39-28 victory over Australia in a seven-try thriller at Suncorp Stadium.

Match Report: Australia 28 England 39

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

Tries from Bath Rugby's Jonathan Joseph, Harlequins' Marland Yarde and Exeter Chiefs' Jack Nowell saw England seal a 39-28 victory over Australia in a seven-try thriller at Suncorp Stadium.