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Inpho 1 hour ago Comments Simon Easterby has said it will be a ‘huge honour’ to lead Ireland on an interim basis next year. Easterby will take charge of the back-to-back Six Nations winners while current boss Andy Farrell is on a sabbatical to coach the British and Irish Lions in Australia next summer. Farrell

Bath lost the final last season and will be bidding for trophy glory this campaign Here’s our Bath Rugby Gallagher Premiership guide ahead of the season’s start on Friday… Discussion points It’s all go at Bath, where Johann van Graan took the club to within a whisker of their first English title since 1996. That

James Regan Sep 14, 2024, 04:41 PM Open Extended Reactions TWICKENHAM, London — England swept past world champions New Zealand with a 24-12 win at Allianz Stadium on Saturday to record their second straight win over the Black Ferns. It was a statement win for England ahead of the upcoming WXV 1 tournament in Canada

James Regan Sep 14, 2024, 07:56 PM Open Extended Reactions TWICKENHAM, London — England have accepted the fact they will carry extra pressure and responsibility into next year’s home World Cup, but if they do go all the way in 12-months’ time and win the tournament for the first time in a decade, fans are

This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Alastair Telfer BBC Sport journalist at Allianz Stadium 1 hour ago Comments Women’s Test: England v New Zealand England (17) 24 Tries: Packer, Dow, Kildunne, Hunt Cons: Aitchison 2 New Zealand (0) 12 Tries: Vaha’akolo 2 Con:

Rugby’s number one side take on the reigning world champions today. Will the Red Roses be celebrating at the end of today’s England v New Zealand match? (Bob Bradford – CameraSport via Getty Images) It’s the biggest clash in women’s rugby, as the two top sides in the world meet at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham,

A buyer’s guide to the best boots for rugby union, with options for backs and forwards and under £100 Rugby boots during the Allianz Premiership Women’s Rugby match between Exeter Chiefs and Trailfinders Women (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images) Buying rugby boots can feel like a minefield. With the progression of technology and the increased

Getty Images 4 hours ago Harlequins and England fly-half Marcus Smith has challenged himself to step up and show his ability to direct and inspire his team-mates in the coming season. “This year it is going to be especially important to show my leadership,” Smith told BBC 5 Live’s Rugby Union Weekly. “We have obviously

Who’ll come out on top in this year’s second Pumas v Wallabies clash? Can the Wallabies maintain the momentum after last weekend’s victory in La Plata? (Photo: Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images) This guide explains how to watch Argentina v Australia live streams, wherever you are in the world, as two sides with a victory and two

This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Mantej Mann BBC Sport Journalist 7 September 2024 England (19) 38 Tries: M Packer, Breach 2, Rowland, Talling, L Packer Cons: Aitchison 4 France (0) 19 Tries: Sochat, Menager, Bourdon Sansus Cons: Tuy 2 England began their

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterSep 6, 2024, 02:47 PM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions Dan Tobin was the head of performance at Gloucester Rugby. Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images England’s men’s

Sep 6, 2024, 10:59 AM Scott and Jenny Hastings (left) at the 2014 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards. Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage Jenny Hastings, the wife of ex-Scotland rugby international Scott Hastings, has gone missing after disappearing at a wild swimming spot near Edinburgh. Jenny was reported as having gone missing at Wardie Bay

Can the All Blacks bounce back after last weekend’s late defeat to the Springboks? South Africa snatched victory from the jaws of defeat last weekend. (Photo: PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP via Getty Images) This guide explains how to watch a South Africa v New Zealand live stream, as the All Blacks attempt to revive their Rugby Championship

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Getty Images Grace Wheeler BBC Sport 1 hour ago Number eight Ben Earl says he is “sad and disappointed” by the unexpected departures of England coaches Felix Jones and Aled Walters. In August, former England defence coach Jones handed in his notice just seven months after taking over the role from Kevin Sinfield. Strength and

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterSep 4, 2024, 03:00 PM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions The announcement on Wednesday of the new-look Men’s Professional Game Partnership (MPGP) for English rugby came

All you need to know about the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup set to be held in England Zoe Aldcroft catches a ball in a lineout (Getty Images) The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup is set to be held in England and the Red Roses will be doing everything in their power to make sure

Getty Images 3 hours ago South Africa Rugby Union has apologised to New Zealand over “highly regrettable” disruption to the closing stages of their haka before the hosts’ Rugby Championship victory on Saturday in Johannesburg. As a mark of respect, traditionally the opposition would remain silent and allow New Zealand to perform the haka. However,