England coach Eddie Jones and his methods still in favour with RFU
8 years ago by The Guardian• Saturday’s defeat by Springboks makes it five in a row •Jones extended his £750k-a-year contract in January until 2021The Rugby Football Union has insisted it still has faith in Eddie Jones and...
All Blacks call in duo to extended squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hansen has added Hurricanes hooker Ricky Riccitelli and Highlanders lock Jackson Hemopo to his All Blacks squad for the final Test against France. Towering 'Landers second-rower Hemopo will provide...
Rhys Patchell boots Wales to series win in Argentina
8 years ago by The Guardian• Argentina 12-30 Wales• Warren Gatland’s tourists take series 2-0Wales secured their first Test series victory in Argentina since 1999 with a 30-12 victory over the Pumas in Santa Fe. Warren Gatland’s...
Eddie Jones: ‘Defeat to South Africa was like a horror movie’
8 years ago by The Guardian• Loss in Bloemfontein was England’s fifth defeat in a row• ‘We are not handling the key moments well,’ says JonesEddie Jones has compared England’s latest loss to “a horror movie” after...
Owen Farrell’s captaincy style leaves his England teammates rudderless | Paul Rees
8 years ago by The GuardianEngland captain’s strident approach to referee Roman Poite contrasted sharply with cool demeanour of South Africa counterpart Siya KolisiLeadership is one of sport’s intangibles. Eddie Jones caused...
England’s nightmare continues as South Africa complete series victory
8 years ago by The Guardian• South Africa 23-12 England• Jones’s side fall to fifth successive Test defeatOne hundred and twenty six days have now elapsed since England last won a game of Test rugby and the wait goes on. In...
France and England all set to square off in World Rugby U20 Championship final
8 years ago by Rugby DumpThe World Rugby U20 championship reaches its climax today as host nation France take on three-time winners England in the final in Béziers For the French, this weekend marks the first final appearance...
South Africa v England: second Test – live!
8 years ago by The GuardianKeep up with all the action in BloemfonteinAustralia 21-26 Ireland: Sexton boot levels seriesFeel free to email Ben or tweet: @benfisherj 2.45pm BST Believe in Bloemfontein has been the message from the...
Beast Mtawarira on his 100th Test and exclusive tour of his triple story home
8 years ago by Rugby DumpTendai Mtawarira will reach the milestone of his 100th Test when he runs out for South Africa against England on Saturday. He becomes only the sixth ever Springbok, and first ever Springbok prop to reach...
Key Battles: South Africa v England
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a thrilling first test between these two sides, South Africa have the chance to secure a series win Bloemfontein on Saturday. Eddie Jones has made two changes to his starting line...
