Three Changes to England's starting XV to face the All Blacks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named his matchday squad to play New Zealand in their second Novmeber Test at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday. Jones makes three changes to the starting...
Confusion over Owen Farrell’s tackle is widespread and understandable | The Breakdown
7 years ago by The GuardianKurtley Beale’s expression said it all when he was asked about the controversial hit, and his incredulity is shared by manyWhen Kurtley Beale was asked this week about Owen Farrell’s challenge on André...
Key Wallabies selection decisions loom for Michael Cheika
7 years ago by The GuardianWallabies are 10 years unbeaten against WalesTolu Latu could claim the starting hooker role Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has important decisions to reveal as he looks to fire up his struggling side for...
Tackle laws make red cards likely in every game, says Shaun Edwards
7 years ago by The Guardian• Defence coach urging Welsh players to tackle lower• Wales looking to end losing streak against AustraliaWales’s defence coach Shaun Edwards is encouraging his players to tackle lower to ensure...
Rassie Erasmus 'teaches' Springboks new tackle after Farrell controversy – video
7 years ago by The GuardianSouth Africa’s head coach has been filmed ‘teaching’ his players a new tackling technique after Owen Farrell’s controversial challenge on André Esterhuizen went unpunished during England’s 12-11...
Rassie Erasmus teaching Springbok centre how to tackle 'legally' will either make you laugh or wind you up
7 years ago by Rugby DumpWhile fans have clearly been divided over the legality of the Owen Farrell tackle at the end of the England vs South Africa Test at Twickenham, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has kept a sense of humour...
Australia’s Beale calls for refereeing consistency after Farrell tackle
7 years ago by The Guardian• ‘A couple of years ago it is a red, or a yellow or a penalty’• Referees to meet this week, with six Saturday Tests in EuropeKurtley Beale believes confusion will remain over tackles which merit...
England Squad Update
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has called up 35 players today to begin preparations for their next International Test against New Zealand on Saturday 10 November. Harlequins centre...
Rugby union: talking points from the first round of autumn internationals
8 years ago by The GuardianEngland’s defence is aided by an old master, Wales prepare to face their old nemeses and Larmour rises to the occasion Related: Owen Farrell escapes being cited over André Esterhuizen tackle Related:...
Refusal to bow shows England ready for All Black ‘benchmark’ | Robert Kitson
8 years ago by The GuardianSecond-half revival in narrow win over South Africa leaves Eddie Jones eager for Test against the bestThis time next year the Rugby World Cup will have just finished and Saturday’s opening match of the...
