Kiwi Gatland after dramatic Wales return: 'This was a big decision'
Warren Gatland returns for his second stint as Wales head coach just three years after walking away from the job having overseen a golden era of Welsh rugby.
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Eddie Jones awaits fate amid speculation his England reign is set to end
Eddie Jones looks set to discover on Tuesday whether he will continue in his role as England head coach, with speculation mounting that he will be sacked after presiding over the national team's worst year since 2008. Jones is fighting for his future after presiding over a disappointing 2023, consisting of six defeats, a draw and five wins and ending with a comprehensive loss to South Africa on November 26.
Gatland rubbishes England talk as he re-takes Wales job
Warren Gatland says he is "under no illusions what the expectations are" after signing on for a second coaching stint with Wales to mastermind next year's Six Nations and World Cup campaigns. And the 59-year-old New Zealander also delivered a short response to questions about speculation linking him with England's top job, adding: "Don't believe everything you read in newspapers". A Rugby Football Union review is currently assessing England's poor Autumn Nations Series amid uncertainty surrounding head coach Eddie Jones' future.
Brazil storm into 4-0 lead at halftime against South Korea
DOHA : Brazil were thrashing South Korea 4-0 at halftime in their World Cup last-16 match on Monday with goals from Vinicius Jr., Richarlison and Lucas Paqueta plus a Neymar penalty.
Croatia beats Japan on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Croatia is going deep at another World Cup, and the team is taking the long route once again.
Eddie Jones set to discover England fate
England head coach Eddie Jones could find out within the next 48 hours if he still has a job following a Rugby Football Union (RFU) review into the team's woeful Autumn Nations Series campaign.
World Cup quarter-finals 2022: which teams have qualified?
The World Cup knockout phase heads towards quarter-finals kicking off on Friday in Qatar. Below are the teams who have so far advanced into the last eight.
Swiss aware shootout sword can cut both ways
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Switzerland are well aware of the highs and lows of a penalty shootout and it is something coach Murat Yakin would prefer to avoid when his team play Portugal on Tuesday for a World Cup quarter-final place.