France on right path after England mauling, says tearful Galthie
LONDON : France's record Six Nations humbling of England on Saturday showed Les Bleus were on the right track ahead of this year's World Cup, their emotional coach Fabien Galthie said.
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England captain Farrell dropped for France clash as Smith steps in at flyhalf
:England captain Owen Farrell has been dropped for their Six Nations clash against reigning champions France with coach Steve Borthwick making the bold decision to start Marcus Smith at flyhalf for the game at Twickenham on Saturday.
Brumbies' Ferrari halves could stay in the garage
MELBOURNE : ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham is in no hurry to restore Wallabies halves Noah Lolesio and Nic White to his starting 15, having been impressed with the lesser lights running the engine-room.
Forgotten Wallaby Vunivalu buoyed by Jones praise
MELBOURNE : Suliasi Vunivalu's Wallabies experience under former coach Dave Rennie consisted of only a handful of minutes but the Fiji-born rugby league convert is hoping for another chance under new boss Eddie Jones.
Marcus Smith left out of England camp as George Ford returns
England boss Steve Borthwick has sprung a surprise in selection by dropping Marcus Smith to accommodate the likely return of George Ford against France.
Eddie Jones lures England assistant Hodgson to Wallabies
Former England assistant Brett Hodgson on Monday became the first member of new Wallabies boss Eddie Jones' coaching staff as he begins assembling his backroom team ahead of the World Cup this year.
Hodgson appointed Jones's defence coach at Wallabies
MELBOURNE : Former National Rugby League (NRL) star and England assistant Brett Hodgson has been appointed defence coach of Australia, linking up with Eddie Jones after their partnership at Twickenham was nixed by Jones's sacking in December.
Auckland give Highlanders the blues, Fijian Drua claim dramatic win
Wing Mark Telea and centre Rieko Ioane scored two tries each as the Auckland Blues smashed Otago Highlanders 60-20 in their Super Rugby Pacific opener on Saturday, while there was a dramatic late win for Fijian Drua over Moana Pasifika.