A closer look at the coaches who are aiming to get their hands on the World Cup
1 year, 11 months ago

A closer look at the coaches who are aiming to get their hands on the World Cup

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Eddie Jones’ appointment as Australia head coach means three of rugby’s major nations have new men in charge going into this year’s World Cup. Former scrum-half Galthie succeeded Jacques Brunel following the last World Cup and swiftly set about bringing through an exciting array of talent. Ireland top the world rankings on the back of a stellar year in which they claimed a historic Test series triumph in New Zealand, toppled South Africa and Australia, and claimed a Six Nations Triple Crown. Warren Gatland During Gatland’s initial 12-year reign from 2007 to 2019, Wales won four Six Nations titles, three Grand Slams, reached two World Cup semi-finals and were briefly the world’s number one team.

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Also-ran France resets with 8 changes for Six Nations match at winless Wales
10 months ago

Also-ran France resets with 8 changes for Six Nations match at winless Wales

Associated Press  

The Six Nations title is beyond France’s reach. In their place have come hooker Julien Marchand, locks Thibaud Flament and the uncapped Emmanuel Meafou, fit-again captain Gregory Alldritt, scrumhalf Nolann Le Garrec and wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey. Since he arrived in France in 2018, he’s helped Toulouse win three Top 14s and the 2021 European Cup. But we’ve put ourselves in …

Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones open to Japan job but insists no offer has been made
1 year, 2 months ago

Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones open to Japan job but insists no offer has been made

ABC  

Eddie Jones has given the strongest indication yet he is keen to take on the Japan coaching job for a second time, admitting he's "definitely interested". Key points: Eddie Jones insists that no job offer has been made by the Japan Rugby Football Union Jones presided over just two wins in nine games upon his return to the Wallabies job …

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