Have Joe Schmidt And David Nucifora Killed Provincial Rugby?
A humbling defeat in Thomond Park and three losses from three. It is unprecedented. Ulster may have been impressive this weekend, but are Toulouse really a force to be reckoned...
Category: Guinness Six Nations
Eddie Jones Makes Move For Saracens Coach
All three of the assistant coaches remaining from Stuart Lancaster’s regime — Graham Rowntree, Andy Farrell and Mike Catt were sacked by England’s new head coach, Eddie Jones on Friday....
Shaun Edwards Has Made A Decision On His Future
Shaun Edwards has brought an end to speculation over his future by signing a new four-year contract with the Welsh Rugby Union. Edwards had been out of contract following the...
France Suffer Shock Retirement
A second top French international has retired from test rugby in less than a week. Dimitri Szarzewski has shocked new France coach, Guy Noves, by announcing his retirement today. The news comes just one week...
Ireland’s Worst Iain Henderson Fears Confirmed
Ireland’s bid for a third consecutive Six Nations title has taken another serious blow with confirmation that Iain Henderson faces as much six months on the sidelines. The Ulster forward suffered...
England Star Ruled Out For Six Nations
England international Henry Slade is to miss February’s Six Nations after undergoing surgery on a damaged ankle and broken leg. Exeter head coach Rob Baxter (via the club’s official website) claims that...
Conor O’ Shea Turns Down International Coaching Role
Harlequins coach Conor O’Shea has turned down the chance to replace Jacques Brunel as head coach of Italy. Brunel, who has been in charge of the Azzurri for four years, is...
Eddie Jones Holds Crunch Talks With England Captain Chris Robshaw
England coach Eddie Jones was due to meet Chris Robshaw to discuss his international future on Saturday night as two serious injuries threatened to overshadow his first official undertaking in charge...
Lions & England Prop May Miss Six Nations
England and Northampton prop Alex Corbisiero will undergo knee surgery on Tuesday and is doubtful for the Six Nations tournament starting in February. “Six Nations is a very long way...
France Have Already Chosen Their New Captain
Legendary flanker and French captain Thierry Dusautoir announced his retirement from international rugby last night. Midi Olympique have reported that new France coach, Guy Noves, has moved quickly to find a...
