Scotland are a joy to watch but still can’t deliver what they promise Van der Merwe and Kinghorn shine again only for the Scots to be bullied out of fifth successive Calcutta Cup victory The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2025
Dan McKellar not publicly lobbying for Wallabies job NSW Waratahs mentor and former Wallabies assistant Dan McKellar says he doesn't expect to be offered the Australian team coaching job to replace Joe Schmidt. AAP · Feb 20, 2025
Calcutta Cup classics: our writers pick their most memorable showdowns As England prepare to host Scotland on Saturday, relive some of the most compelling clashes between the old foes The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2025
Cohesion, connections and cutting edge: Why England are building around a Northampton Saints spine Four of England’s backline starters in the Six Nations win over France came from the reigning Premiership champions The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025
‘Rugby can be pretty complicated’: Cole and Youngs tackle plain speaking in hit podcast No more biting of lips as former England stalwarts Cole and Youngs are saying what they actually think in their rugby podcast The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2025
Wallabies star backs Schmidt for consultancy role Jake Gordon says Test coach Joe Schmidt has been 'awesome' for his development and the Waratahs skipper hopes he stays on with the Wallabies in some capacity. AAP · Feb 13, 2025
Eddie Jones disappoints as ex-professionals and fans slam ‘depressing’ ITV punditry Former England boss Jones has not lived up to expectations after joining the ITV punditry team The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2025
Wallabies on hunt for new coach once again as Super Rugby turns into casting call As a familiar flux returns to Australian rugby, the preference will be for a local coach to succeed Joe Schmidt with a home World Cup so close The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2025
Steve Borthwick labelled a ‘tall Eddie Jones’ and 'not a people person' by former boss Geordan Murphy Murphy was briefly director of rugby to Borthwick after the now-England boss was appointed head coach at Leicester Tigers The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025
Wallabies mentor Schmidt to step down in World Cup blow Joe Schmidt has confirmed he won't steer the Wallabies through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup at home in a major disappointment for Australian rugby. AAP · Feb 6, 2025
Some games are bigger than others … so pressure is on Ireland and England Visitors have potential to forge a winning new identity under Maro Itoje’s captaincy but the experienced Irish remain marginal favourites The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2025
Maro Itoje: Is new captain the right man to lead England's Six Nations reboot? The forward has split opinions over whether he is leadership material - but he must now help reverse the country’s dreadful run of form Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2025
It’s time for Steve Borthwick to deliver and this England decision will decide Six Nations fate SIX NATIONS 2025: A trip to the champions in Dublin to begin a pivotal Six Nations campaign, Harry Latham-Coyle examines how Steve Borthwick hopes to spark a reaction against Ireland following a dismal 2024 The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025
Wallabies lock in Tokyo grudge match with Jones' Japan The Wallabies will play Japan in October in their first meeting with former coach Eddie Jones, should he still be in charge of the Brave Blossoms by then. AAP · Jan 31, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2025 ‘Little bits of magic create tries’ – England’s Tommy Freeman on wing wizardry, epilepsy and not always being the best player growing up Card tricks are not the only sleight of hand the Northampton flyer will hope to show, he tells Robert Kitson, as Saturday’s opening Six Nations contest against Ireland looms
The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025 Who are the Six Nations pundits and commentators for ITV and BBC? The two broadcasters share the rights to the Six Nations in the United Kingdom
The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2025 Eddie Jones to run rule over England as ITV pundit during Six Nations Eddie Jones will cast a critical eye over England’s make-or-break Six Nations campaign as a pundit for ITV in the upcoming championship
The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025 Maro Itoje fulfils his destiny as England’s ‘world-class’ leader for the present and future Appointed England captain ahead of a vital Six Nations, Itoje looks set to lead Steve Borthwick’s side through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup
The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025 Maro Itoje named new England captain ahead of Six Nations as squad revealed Itoje assumes the captaincy from Saracens teammate Jamie George before a vital campaign for Steve Borthwick’s side
The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2025 Borthwick backs ‘world-class’ Itoje as England captain after stripping George Maro Itoje will lead England into the Six Nations after Steve Borthwick made the radical decision to ditch a ‘disappointed’ Jamie George as captain
The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025 RFU to hold special general meeting after Six Nations over Bill Sweeney future The SGM will take place in March or April after a U-turn from the RFU.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2024 We must educate sporting leaders to look beyond toxic win-at-all-costs approaches Danny Care’s whistleblowing suggests there remains a too much of a grey area between tough training, bullying and abuse
The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2024 Wallabies in 2024: a pass mark with a dollop of promise as Lions loom large Joe Schmidt has managed to spin some gold from the Eddie Jones scrapheap and the tour of the UK and Ireland has instilled new hope in Australian rugby
International Business Times · Nov 27, 2024 Eddie Jones Tells Japan To Keep Faith After Heavy Defeats Eddie Jones has urged Japan to keep faith in him despite lacklustre results that have included several heavy defeats since he returned as head coach almost a year ago.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024 Modern Test margins can be wafer thin but winners and losers are clear Springboks are head and shoulders above the chasing pack and the Autumn Nations Series has raised the stakes