Hooper open to returning as Wallabies skipper
SYDNEY : Michael Hooper said he was open to returning as Wallabies skipper under new coach Eddie Jones as he prepared to embark on his 13th season in Super Rugby on Monday.
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Wallabies eyeing World Cup 'smash and grab job', says Jones
SYDNEY : Australia coach Eddie Jones is looking to put together a crew of assistant coaches to assist him on what he likened to a "smash and grab" raid at the World Cup in France later this year.
Eddie takes inspiration from Rassie's World Cup heroics: 'In 2018, they were a bit of a mess'
Newly appointed Australia coach Eddie Jones has taken inspiration from the manner in which Rassie Erasmus turned the Springboks' fortunes around to win the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Scotland snatch win over England to spoil Steve Borthwick’s debut at Twickenham
Duhan van der Merwe ensured Steve Borthwick’s England reign was launched with an agonising defeat after the Scotland wing crossed twice in a Calcutta Cup classic at Twickenham.
Early England onslaught fends off lacklustre Italy
England dismantled a disappointing Italy to give the Steve Borthwick era lift off with a 31-14 Guinness Six Nations victory at Twickenham.
England one of Italy’s remaining rugby targets
LONDON : Italy have two major targets still to hunt down after success over Australia and South Africa in recent years – winning a rugby test against England and New Zealand.
Centralised contracts for women as Australia moves towards professionalism
Australia's women's team will receive centralised part-time contracts from Rugby Australia for the 2023 season as the nation moves towards a fully professional programme ahead of hosting the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2029.
Farrell-Smith combination is over, but for how long?
LONDON : England fans wondering if Steve Borthwick has abandoned the concept of twinning Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell will have to wait beyond Sunday's match against Italy after the coach, predictably, said his big call was with only that game in mind.