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Deans happy with Wallabies’ response
Australian coach Robbie Deans was a happy man after his second string’s 31-3 victory over Cardiff Blues.
Australian coach Robbie Deans was a happy man after his second string’s 31-3 victory over Cardiff Blues went some way to wiping out the memory of last weekend’s disaster at Murrayfield.
The Wallabies were beaten 9-8 by Andy Robinson’s side [...]
Ronan O’Gara out as Jonathan Sexton faces South Africa
Jonathan Sexton has usurped Ronan O’Gara for the Ireland number 10 jersey ahead of Saturday’s eagerly-awaited clash with South Africa at Croke Park.
Coach Declan Kidney has gone for the young Leinster fly-half after his five-star showing last week against Fiji.
There are six changes from that game with Cian Healy, David Wallace, Donncha O’Callaghan, Tommy Bowe, [...]
Rugby bosses ponder law changes
Rugby’s governing body could consider law changes in response to the number of recent injuries and a perception the sport is becoming less entertaining.
Injuries have become a major issue this season, while the trend has grown for kicking rather than running the ball.
The International Rugby Board council meets next week, and Rugby Football Union chairman [...]
England can win Six Nations
Lawrence Dallaglio believes England can win the 2010 Six Nations despite two defeats in their three autumn Tests.
The former England captain told BBC Sport that Martin Johnson’s men can challenge France, who he believes will start favourites in a post-Lions year.
“This may surprise a few people, but in my view England will probably go on [...]
Fullback Hook just happy to be playing
James Hook is warming to his task as Wales’ emergency fullback although the versatile Osprey admits that he would rather be wearing No.10 as Argentina roll in to the Millennium Stadium in Saturday.
Hook filled in well for the injured Lee Byrne against the All Blacks two weeks ago and showed glimpses of his best running [...]
WorldCup Winner urged to save himself
World Cup-winner Will Greenwood has warned England manager and former team-mate Martin Johnson he could end up being sacked unless he makes immediate changes to his coaching staff.
Greenwood supported Johnson, who is under increasing pressure as England fail to fire this autumn, but told him he better turn his sights on assistant coaches Mike Ford [...]
McCaw and Carter in for All Blacks
New Zealand have named their strongest side - including Richie McCaw and Dan Carter - for Saturday’s clash with England at Twickenham.
Only prop Neemia Tialata and full-back Cory Jane, both of whom are rested, are missing from what is otherwise the All Blacks’ most formidable line-up on tour.
In total there are 13 changes to the [...]
Johnson aims to learn from criticism
England manager Martin Johnson revealed his men are in “determined mood” heading into Saturday’s showdown with New Zealand.
The critics have been out in force after two disappointing performances in the 18-9 defeat to Australia and last weekend’s laboured 16-9 victory over Argentina.
World Cup-winning full-back Josh Lewsey and the former England captain Will Carling have both [...]
Coaches insist England are united
England’s under-fire coaching staff have insisted there are no behind-the-scenes differences over the style in which they want the team to play.
After two poor displays, critics have suggested players are receiving mixed messages from the coaching team.
But, with a game against New Zealand looming large, attack coach Brian Smith said: “We’ve talked out philosophical differences [...]
All Blacks tweet their non-selections
The cat is out of the bag. All Blacks Neemia Tialata and Cory Jane have revealed they have both missed being selected for this weekend’s vital test match against England in London, a full day before the team is to be officially released.
Both men wrote of their shock dumping on popular social network website Twitter [...]