Test Rugby

Ex-Wallaby skipper: Hiring Eddie a panic move

Former captain Stephen Moore has launched into Rugby Australia for not doing enough to develop coaches, while calling the decision to hire Eddie Jones as Wallabies coach a “panicked decision”.

TOKYO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 01: Eddie Jones,(C) the England head coach, looks on with his forwards coach Steve Borthwick (L) during the England captain's run at the Fuchu Assahi Football Park on November 01, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan.

Eddie’s ‘mind games’ a no for Borthwick

Steve Borthwick may have learned his trade as a coach under Eddie Jones but the new England boss said on Monday he has no intention of emulating his predecessor’s mind games, insisting he will remain “authentic”.

Farrell reprogrammed, Sexton defiant

Owen Farrell is toeing the company line after completing a World Rugby tackle class but Ireland counterpart Johnny Sexton says there’s nothing safe about low tackles.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Siya Kolisi of South Africa looks dejected during the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Kolisi to quit Boks after World Cup?

Siya Kolisi is reportedly considering retiring from international rugby after leading the Springboks’ 2023 World Cup defence in France.

All Black picks Bok duo in best backline ever

New Zealand scrumhalf Aaron Smith has named his all-time dream back seven, which includes two World Cup-winning Springboks.

Townsend teases Scotland exit

Gregor Townsend says the forthcoming Six Nations could be his last as Scotland coach, as he revealed he has not held talks over a contract extension.

Gatland hails new Wales skipper’s ‘intellect’

Warren Gatland said Ken Owens’ “outstanding rugby intellect” lay behind his decision to appoint the Scarlets hooker as Wales captain for the Six Nations.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 11: Paul Willemse of France runs at Tomas Francis of Wales during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby match between Wales and France at Principality Stadium on March 11, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Willemse boost for France

Lock Paul Willemse was named in France’s Six Nations squad after missing five Tests last year with a knee injury, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) has announced.

Sacked Rennie: I had players’ support

Former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has insisted he had the support of the players and staff as his successor Eddie Jones laid out his vision of a more attacking style of rugby from a “super-fit” Australian team.

Borthwick backs ‘demanding’ Farrell to lead England

New England coach Steve Borthwick said the sky-high standards demanded by Owen Farrell throughout his glittering career were behind the decision to retain him as captain for the Six Nations campaign.