Eddie Jones told England star he was "fat and lazy" in X-rated rant before debut
Zach Mercer has lifted the lid on his relationship with England head coach Eddie Jones, who told the rugby star he was "fat and lazy" before they'd even met.
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Today's rugby headlines as Shaun Edwards admits England job tempted him to leave Wales
Here are your rugby morning headlines for Monday, April 25.
Europe: Dan Biggar cops three-week ban as suspensions fly
Northampton and Wales fly-half Dan Biggar has been suspended for three weeks by a disciplinary committee after being sent off against Gloucester in the Challenge Cup.
Calcutta Cup again put in first week as 2023 Six Nations schedule is confirmed
England will open their 2023 Guinness Six Nations campaign against Scotland at Twickenham.
Mike Brown lifts lid on X-rated Eddie Jones row and rubbishes Ben Te'o fight claims
England can't afford many complaints from a 2019 Rugby World Cup campaign in which they finished second to South Africa, but the contest dredges up sour memories for Mike Brown.
Former England fullback slams Eddie Jones over 2019 Rugby World Cup axe
Mike Brown has added to the scrutiny on Eddie Jones by saying he was on the receiving end of a foul-mouthed rant when the England coach left him out of his squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Mike Brown accuses Eddie Jones of using Ben Te’o bust-up as excuse to drop him
Mike Brown has placed Eddie Jones’ man-management under scrutiny after claiming he was on the receiving end of a foul-mouthed rant from England’s head coach when being told he was not going to the 2019 World Cup.
Who’s hot and who’s not: Champions Cup star performers, unbeatable England and reckless red cards
Take a bow, Robert! The Ulster wing’s hat-trick of tries helped his side seal an all-important win at Toulouse on Saturday in the European Champions Cup and boost his hopes of breaking into Andy Farrell’s Ireland XV ahead of the 2023 World Cup. Baloucoune was outstanding throughout, causing significant problems with ball in hand, but his third try was his most impressive. In the 66th minute, with Ulster under pressure, he showed his defensive skills and instinct to intercept a wide pass from Antoine Dupont from within the Ulster 22 and run the length of the pitch unimpeded. The Toulouse fans weren’t happy but Baloucoune was clearly onside and that try could be crucial ahead of the return match in Belfast.