Graham Rowntree to succeed Johann Van Graan as Munster head coach
Former England prop Graham Rowntree will succeed Bath-bound Johann Van Graan as Munster head coach.
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Rugby bosses to consider bringing in 20-minute red card in global trial
World Rugby will consider introducing the 20-minute red card as a global law trial despite concerns that it could diminish the deterrent effect.
On This Day in 2004: Brian Lara hits world-record 400 not out against England
West Indies great Brian Lara became the first man ever to score 400 runs in a Test match innings against England in Antigua on April 12, 2004.
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.
James Anderson still struggling to come to terms with England omission
James Anderson is still struggling to make sense of his omission from the Test side and says he has had no communication from the England camp.
Robber Threatened To Cut Ashley Cole's Fingers Off, Court Told
A robber threatened to cut off former England full-back Ashley Cole's fingers with a pair of pliers during a violent break-in at his home, a court was told Monday. Nottingham Crown Court heard Cole, 41, was led around the house in just a pair of shorts as intruders demanded jewelry in January 2020. Kurtis Dilks, 34, is accused of being a member of a four-strong gang who smashed their way into Cole's home with a sledgehammer. Jurors were told Cole and his partner Sharon Canu each had their hands bound by cable ties, and the court was shown CCTV of the intruders leading Cole, who played for both Arsenal and Chelsea, down the stairs.
Ireland earn bonus point win against Italy in Cork
Ireland secured their first win of the 2022 TikTok Six Nations, and the team’s first under new boss Greg McWilliams, with a convincing, bonus-point victory over Italy at Musgrave Park on Sunday afternoon.