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Eddie Jones was given the support of his bosses after saying he could revive England’s fortunes ahead of next year’s World Cup following a disappointing Six Nations that ended in defeat by Grand Slam champions France.
The Brumbies clung on to edge the Reds in a top-of-the-table clash and clock their fifth straight win on a weekend of Super Rugby Pacific hit hard by coronavirus.
The Sharks overcame an error-prone first half before powering to a bonus-point win against Zebre at Kings Park on Saturday night.
The Lions clawed their way back from an 11-point halftime deficit to defeat Munster at Ellis Park on Saturday afternoon.
Jake White reckons that “unbelievable” performances from Elrigh Louw and Ruan Nortje for the Vodacom Bulls are proving that the sky’s the limit for his young side.
Curwin Bosch is showing “signs of improvement”, but the Sharks flyhalf’s goal kicking and overall inconsistency for the Durbanites is a concern for coach Sean Everitt.
Six Scotland players, including captain Stuart Hogg and senior players Finn Russell and Ali Price, being disciplined for a breach of team protocols after a night out on the town has elicited quite a response on social media.
Wales great Alun Wyn Jones has said it is an “honour and privilege” to make yet more rugby union history by becoming the first player to win 150 caps for a single country.
Six Scotland players have been disciplined for a breach of team protocols after a night out in Edinburgh following last week’s win away to Italy, it has emerged.
USA Rugby officials have said they will refocus bid plans and seek the 2031 Men’s World Cup and 2033 Women’s World Cup after a three-day summit with World Rugby leaders.
