Jones turns to geese to inspire Japan

Before their second Test against Australia, Eddie Jones reveals an interesting method he uses to coach Japan - watching ...

Prem champions Saints name Dingwall club captain

English Prem champions Northampton Saints have appointed Fraser Dingwall as their new club captain. The 27-year-old centre steps into the role after George Furbank's move to Harle ...

Nonu, 44, performs solo haka in response to All Blacks

Former All Blacks star Ma'a Nonu responds to the haka by performing one of his own before his side, the Sharks, take on New ...

Five players get first England deals in Borthwick shake-up

Fordjour, Alex Coles, Guy Pepper, Jack van Poortvliet and Seb Atkinson are handed England central contracts for the first ...
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Progress or standing still - where are England under Borthwick?

Pressure was on England for their summer Nations Championship fixtures after the Rugby Football Union backed head coach Steve Borthwick in May, following the country's worst Six Nations performance ...
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'Lifting the trophy in your suit was certainly an odd one'

Ireland were crowned 2015 Six Nations champions hours after their final game As the Six Nations concludes this weekend with three teams in three different games harbouring realistic trophy hopes, the ...
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Northampton Saints sign Clermont fly-half Belleau

Anthony Belleau featured for Clermont against Northampton in the Champions Cup earlier this season Northampton Saints have signed French fly-half Anthony Belleau from Clermont Auvergne. The ...
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Twelvetrees says mystique of Lions tours makes them special

Billy Twelvetrees will return to playing this season after retiring in 2024 Worcester Warriors defence coach Billy Twelvetrees says "no one really knows what it's like" on a British and Irish Lions ...

Saints extend strategic partnership with Bedford

Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson says the partnership with Bedford Blues is "valuable" to both clubs.
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My brother is just what Edinburgh need - Tuipulotu

Mosese Tuipulotu is expected to provide an aggressive presence in Edinburgh's midfield Sione Tuipulotu says “people will be very surprised” by his brother Mosese and believes he is just what Edinburgh ...
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Can All Blacks rediscover their spark this autumn?

The All Blacks have won 71% of their games during the 2020s Seeking what would be just a fifth 'Grand Slam' of the northern hemisphere in their storied history, the All Blacks have headed north at an ...

Sale hooker Longstaff signs new deal to 2029

Sale Sharks hooker Alfie Longstaff has signed a new deal to remain with the Prem club until 2029. The 20-year-old joined the club's academy during the 2024-25 season and went on t ...