Sexton out, Ryan in as Ireland skipper
Flyhalf Johnny Sexton has been ruled out of unbeaten Ireland’s Six Nations match with Italy on Saturday and will be replaced by James Ryan as captain, the Irish Rugby Football Union said.
Farrell feels for ‘not unreasonable’ Wales foes
Owen Farrell sympathised with his Wales opponents as he urged England to relish the challenge of playing in Cardiff should Saturday’s strike-threatened Six Nations Test go ahead.
Wallabies lose coach before World Cup
Australia forwards coach Dan McKellar quit on Wednesday just months before the World Cup and will reportedly take the top job at English Premiership side Leicester.
Foster ‘highly unlikely’ to stay as All Blacks coach
Ian Foster admitted on Wednesday it was “highly unlikely” that he would be in charge of the All Blacks next year, as speculation grows in New Zealand about his future.
Foster frustrated by New Zealand Rugby’s ‘burden’
Ian Foster has made a public plea to New Zealand Rugby to delay the appointment process of the next head coach to give the All Blacks the best chance at the 2023 World Cup.
Boks warm up for ‘massive’ 2023
The Springboks will begin their preparations for the 2023 campaign, which includes their World Cup title defence, when a 14-player squad assembles for a training camp in Cape Town on Sunday.
Wales rugby in turmoil as strike support grows
Support has appeared to be growing for a possible strike by Wales rugby players that could threaten next week’s Six Nations clash against England in Cardiff.
Watch: Eddie, the World Cup ‘super coach’
Eddie Jones will be the most experienced Test coach at what will be his fifth World Cup, kicking off in France in September, and determined to make a second successive final.
France prop banned for hit on Saffa
Uini Atonio is set to miss the rest of France’s Six Nations title defence after being handed a three-week ban for his high tackle on SA-born Ireland hooker Rob Herring.
Eddie: I don’t care who is All Blacks coach
Eddie Jones says he is more focused on his first season back as Australia coach than on whether Ian Foster or Scott Robertson are in charge of New Zealand.
