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Warren Gatland doubles down on Wales job but public support in short supply

Warren Gatland has reiterated that he would resign as head coach if it was “in the best interests of Welsh rugby” while making it clear that in his opinion it wasn’t.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024

Martin Hannan: How Scotland can beat the Wallabies at Murrayfield

I have watched every one of the Autumn Series games and I think it’s been one of the most exciting non-tournaments I have ever seen. 

The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 2024

Lawrence ‘grateful’ for Jones’ tough love amid criticism of toxic England regime

Ollie Lawrence questioned why Eddie Jones was ‘on his case’ when he was the England head coach but has reached conclusion home truths have shaped him

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2024

Top Australian radio host charged with sexually abusing eight males

Jones, 83, will appear in a Sydney court on December 18, police said

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024

England are not yet in crisis but Six Nations could be decisive for Borthwick

Defeat at the hands of South Africa was to be expected, but the Six Nations looms as kill or cure for the coach’s project

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024

Former Sydney radio broadcaster and rugby coach Alan Jones charged with sex crimes

Retired Sydney radio broadcaster and former Australian national rugby coach Alan Jones has been charged with multiple sex crimes against males over two decades

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024

Australia Not Focusing On Grand Slam Sweep After Thrashing Wales

Australia coach Joe Schmidt said he was not getting carried away about thoughts of a Grand Slam sweep of the home nations after his team thrashed Wales 52-20 in Cardiff on Sunday.

International Business Times · Nov 18, 2024

Warren Gatland willing to step down after Australia mauling ‘if best for Wales’

Warren Gatland said he would be ‘comfortable’ stepping down as head coach if it was the best decision for Welsh rugby

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024

Joe Schmidt finds beauty in the basics to turbocharge Australia’s dazzling revival

The record-breaking wins against Wales and England have been built on a bedrock of principles that don’t make the highlights reels

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024

Rampant eight-try Australia condemn Gatland’s Wales to 11th straight defeat

Australia eased to a 52-20 victory against Wales, who suffered a record 11th consecutive Test defeat, at the Principality Stadium

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024