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Brian Moore on Stuart Lancaster: England must now look to southern hemisphere

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Telegraph columnist Brian Moore explains that although the next England coach should be English, the RFU are "deluded" if they think they can succeed without input from the southern hemisphere

World Rugby announces match officials for RBS 6 Nations

1 decade ago by IRB

After a successful Rugby World Cup 2015 for the top referees, preparations for RWC 2019 are now underway.

Stuart Lancaster leaves England role by mutual consent

1 decade ago by The Times

Stuart Lancaster has stepped down as England head coach, the Rugby Football Union has announced. Lancaster’s inevitable departure was confirmed...

I’ve no regrets, Sam Burgess insists as he returns fire at Mike Ford

1 decade ago by The Times

Sam Burgess hit back at criticism from Mike Ford, the Bath head coach, on his return to Sydney as the...

'I take responsibility': Stuart Lancaster steps down as England coach

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Stuart Lancaster has stepped down as England head coach by mutual consent, the Rugby Football Union has announced.

Sam Burgess has pop at Mike Ford and dismisses "failure" talk

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Sam Burgess dismissed criticism from Bath coach Mike Ford as he arrived back in Australia where he pledged his long-term future to the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

Foley won't risk Earls after second concussion

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Munster coach Anthony Foley has allayed fears surrounding the fitness of Keith Earls after he suffered a second concussion in just 10 weeks.

Connacht operating on Russia time for daunting trip

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Connacht coach Pat Lam is hopeful that a detailed plan, which has been fine-tuned in recent weeks, will stand to them as they head on their historic trip to Siberia for the first European rugby game to...

McFadden hails strength in depth for battle on two fronts

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Leo Cullen must wonder what he did to deserve all of this. Pitched into the head coach role early and drawn in the toughest pool in the Champions Cup, the Leinster supremo is facing into the kind of fixture...

Ulster target World Cup winner Vito

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Ulster are in the market for a high-class No. 8 to replace Nick Williams at the end of the season and new director of rugby Less Kiss could swoop for double World Cup winning All Black Victor Vito.