Talking points as Ireland wrap up autumn campaign against Australia Andy Farrell will bid a temporary farewell to his role as Ireland head coach following the match. The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024
Ireland vs Australia prediction: No happy return for Schmidt Cheeck out our free rugby union betting tips as Ireland face Australia on Saturday afternoon The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024
Is Harlequins v Bristol on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Premiership clash Everything you need to know as club rugby returns after a busy November of international action The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024
Ireland Seek To Overcome Former Coach Schmidt's Wallabies Ireland head coach Andy Farrell will want to bow out before he takes a sabbatical with a comprehensive victory over Australia coached by former Irish handler Joe Schmidt on Saturday. International Business Times · Nov 29, 2024
Scary or loved, Joe is Ireland hero and Wallabies' hope Joe Schmidt remains much beloved in Ireland but even the most famous of his old charges believes the Australia coach may have a point to prove back in Dublin. AAP · Nov 28, 2024
Ireland boss Andy Farrell recalls ‘privilege’ of working with Joe Schmidt The pair are poised to go head to head at the Aviva Stadium. The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024
Four Lions revealed to be part of group suing authorities over brain injuries Lawyers have withdrawn their application for anonymity for 43 players in a lawsuit as World Rugby, RFU and WRU ask for end to delays in case The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2024
Sam Prendergast picked again as Ireland fly-half for Australia clash The 21-year-old is selected ahead of the returning Jack Crowley. The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024
Why have the southern hemisphere sides been so dominant this autumn? South Africa, New Zealand and Australia have consistently beaten the Six Nations sides during this Autumn Nations Series and Sam Warburton explains why that is The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024
Ex-footy star faces court over alleged drunken rampage A former rugby league and union great is looking to have at least one assault charge dropped following an alleged rampage at a bar. AAP · Nov 28, 2024
Welsh Rugby Union signs legal agreement with EHRC to ‘tackle workplace culture’ The crisis-hit Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has signed a legal agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) in a bid to tackle a “toxic” workplace culture. The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024
Joe Marler to retire from rugby this week after final Harlequins game The 34-year-old had previously announced he would retire at the end of the season Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024
Joe Marler decides to hang up his boots after Harlequins match on Friday The 34-year-old prop retired from international rugby three and a half weeks ago. The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024
Ilona Maher, US rugby Olympian, places second on Dancing with the Stars Key player in women’s team that took Paris bronze edged out by The Bachelor star in three-hour reality finale The Guardian - US · Nov 27, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024 RFU’s annual report shows a worrying decline. Has it lost its purpose? Beneath headline figures of the chief executive’s bumper pay packet, what does the RFU stand for and want to achieve?
Marie Claire · Nov 26, 2024 Prince Harry and Mike Tindall's Friend Opens Up on Encounters with "Dysfunctional" Royal Family: "Some Aren't as Great as Others" English rugby legend James Haskell shared his thoughts on royalty (and an "inappropriate" Prince Andrew joke) in a new interview.
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
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024 What next for England after frustrating autumn? Five questions Steve Borthwick must answer before Six Nations Three defeats from four games in November left England ruing their missed opportunities but there was encouragement to take from some aspects of their play
The National (Scotland) · Nov 26, 2024 Doddie Weir foundation hits major funding milestone for MND research A CHARITY founded by the late former Scotland rugby star Doddie Weir has raised more than £18 million for motor neurone disease research...
AAP · Nov 26, 2024 Lions' Farrell sure pal Schmidt has Wallabies on track Nobody knows how Joe Schmidt operates better than Andy Farrell, the Ireland and Lions coach who's ready to pit his wits against his old boss for the first time.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024 RFU chief executive’s salary rose to £1.1m despite redundancies and record losses The salary for Bill Sweeney, chief executive of the Rugby Football Union, rose to £1.1m during the 2023-24 financial year despite record losses
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024 Andy Farrell will not shy away from Lions talk as Ireland prepare for Australia Farrell will lead the Lions against Australia next summer.
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2024 Wales rugby bosses hope review into dismal run will be completed by Christmas Warren Gatland’s future as head coach is in doubt after South Africa inflicted a 12th successive Test match defeat on Wales.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2024 Scotland deliver show of strength to stall Australia’s resurgence Scotland scored four tries in a convincing 27-13 victory over Australia at Murrayfield
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2024 England vs Japan LIVE rugby: Result and reaction as impressive England notch big win to finish autumn England 59-14 Japan: England run in nine tries to finish a frustrating Autumn Nations Series on a high against former boss Eddie Jones