El-Abd joins England as defence coach
LONDON : Joe El-Abd has agreed to become England's defence coach alongside Steve Borthwick following the surprise resignation of Felix Jones last month, the RFU said on Thursday.
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Showdown for Rugby Championship expected to be wild ride
NELSPRUIT, South Africa : South Africa meet Argentina for the Rugby Championship crown at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday where a point for the world champions will see them take the title against their fired-up visitors who are seeking a first trophy win.
Stuart Kettlewell reveals Willie Collum talks as Motherwell boss demands end to rugby-style 'tip tackles' in football
Stuart Kettlewell has held talks with refs chief Willie Collum over ripping rugby’s dangerous tip-tackle out of football.
Cian Healy set for record-breaking appearance v Dragons
Cian Healy will become Leinster's record appearance holder this week, with the loosehead set to play his 281st game for the province in Friday night’s meeting with the Dragons at the Aviva Stadium.
Argentina ring the changes for decisive South Africa clash
NELSPRUIT, South Africa :Argentina have made eight changes to their starting XV for their decisive Rugby Championship clash with South Africa in Nelspruit on Saturday, including the selection of the assured boot of Santiago Carreras at fullback.
Motherwell boss calls for end to 'rugby-style' challenges after defender injury
Motherwell boss Stuart Kettlewell has called for a ban on rugby-style ‘tip tackles’, after defender Stephen O’Donnell was crocked during their 2-1 Premier Sports Cup quarter-final win over Dundee United last Friday.
Kyle Magennis deserves Kilmarnock reward as 'top of the class' talent back on top after 9 months of injury torture
Derek McInnes believes top-of-the-class Kyle Magennis deserves a reward for his dedicated fight back to full fitness.
Sam Cane able to sign off on All Blacks century; Joe Schmidt rotates Wallabies side
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has dropped fly-half Damian McKenzie from his starting side and replaced him with Beauden Barrett for New Zealand's last Test of the Rugby Championship against Australia in Wellington on Saturday.