Eddie Jones believes Darcy Swain’s dismissal inadvertently helped Australia
Eddie Jones insisted that referee James Doleman “evened up” England’s clash with Australia in Perth as a result of sending off Wallabies lock Darcy Swain.
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Ireland hopeful over Johnny Sexton after post-match check on head injury
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell revealed captain Johnny Sexton could be available for next weekend’s second Test following a resounding 42-19 loss to New Zealand in the series opener.
Australia 30-28 England: Tom Banks suffers gruesome arm break
England somehow conspired to lose the first Test against Australia in Perth as the host overcame a raft of challenges to beat the old enemy.
England beaten by 14-man Australia in opening Test
England collapsed to a fourth successive defeat as their magic touch against Australia finally deserted them in a 30-28 loss in the series opener at Optus Stadium.
Courtney Lawes urges exposure of team-mates who racially abused Luther Burrell
England captain Courtney Lawes believes that anyone found to have been the source of the racism directed at Luther Burrell should be publicly exposed.
Argentina a key destination on Scotland’s World Cup path, says Grant Gilchrist
Grant Gilchrist believes the three-Test series in Argentina is crucial to setting Scotland on the right path ahead of next year’s World Cup.
Siya Kolisi predicts physical clash with Wales side that ‘does not give an inch’
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi is braced for a tough physical battle against a Wales team that “does not give an inch” on Saturday.
As tough as it gets: Dan Biggar aware of challenge facing Wales in South Africa
Wales captain Dan Biggar readily admits that Saturday’s first Test assignment against world champions South Africa at altitude in Pretoria is “about as tough as it gets”.