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Courtney Lawes is set to return from injury for Northampton Saints

Timely boost for England as Courtney Lawes returns for Northampton following a three-month absence – with veteran likely to come into consideration to be England captain under Steve Borthwick Courtney Lawes is set to return from a protracted injury lay off this weekend The England and Northampton star has been unavailable for three months  He will make the match-day squad for Northampton’s game with […]

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Eddie Jones: The key questions after coach is sacked by England

Here we answers the key questions surrounding his reign. Why was Jones appointed? The stars aligned for the veteran ‘super-coach’ at the 2015 World Cup as Japan’s unprecedented success, headlined by a stunning upset of South Africa, coincided with England’s failure to reach the knockout phase for the first time. Having appointed the inexperienced Stuart Lancaster in 2012, the Rugby […]

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Eddie Jones sacked as England rugby coach after dire run

Eddie Jones’ roller-coaster ride as England coach came to an end on Tuesday when he was sacked by the Rugby Football Union following a review into their November series that ended with the team being booed off the pitch at Twickenham. That rare supporter reaction to a comprehensive 27-13 defeat by a weakened South Africa – and Jones’s subsequent comment […]

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Eddie Jones is expected to be sacked as England head coach

England are preparing for a ‘quick decision’ on the future of Eddie Jones this week, with the Australian expected to be dismissed as head coach… but his sacking could cost the RFU about £700,000 England are set to begin a new era with Eddie Jones expected to be sacked England’s head coach faces crunch talks with the RFU hierarchy over […]

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British & Irish Lions to push ahead with a women's team

British & Irish Lions to push ahead with a women’s team after ‘positive feedback’ from players, unions, sponsors and broadcasters… and they could face world champions New Zealand on first tour Female Lions side seen as logical next step following success of the World Cup  Chairman Ieuan Evans said women’s tour can be totally separate to men’s tour  Talks now […]

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Marco Masotti: Rugby needs more rogues like Rassie Erasmus!

Rugby needs more rogues like Rassie Erasmus! New owner of Durban-based Sharks Marco Masotti hails divisive Springboks director of rugby as he seeks to help grow the game in Europe Masotti has backed the divisive views of Springbok director of rugby Erasmus  Erasmus received a two-match ban for criticising referees in social media videos Masotti’s Durban-based Sharks host Harlequins in the […]

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