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Wallabies wince at Eddie’s record in Oz

Eddie Jones’ ominous record in his home nation has Wallabies coach Dave Rennie on red alert for the threat posed by England in Perth on Saturday.

Woodward gets stuck into ‘daft’ Eddie after BaaBaas humiliation

In the aftermath of England’s humbling defeat by a 14-man Barbarians side, World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward slammed Eddie Jones for allowing the match to become a farce.

Billy Vunipola faces off with Duane Vermeulen

Vunipola returns to tour Down Under

Eddie Jones has named a 36-man squad for England’s upcoming three-Test series against the Wallabies, which includes a return for experienced forward Billy Vunipola.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Marcus Smith of England runs with the ball during the International match between England and Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium on June 19, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Highlights: 14-man BaaBaas humiliate England

The Barbarians racked up a half-century of points in their thrashing of England at Twickenham on Sunday, despite playing more than half the match a man down.

BARNET, ENGLAND - JUNE 11: Andre Esterhuizen of Harlequins is tackled by Jamie George and Owen Farrell of Saracens during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Semi-Final match between Saracens and Harlequins at StoneX Stadium on June 11, 2022 in Barnet, England.

Farrell calls for common sense around high tackles

England captain Owen Farrell has added his voice to calls for a more common-sense approach to punishing high tackles after four yellow cards were dished out in the Premiership semi-final between Saracens and Harlequins.

No Beale, Hodge as Rennie readies Wallabies

Dave Rennie says the three-Test clash against England would be the biggest challenge of his tenure as he named an expanded Wallabies squad missing two key veterans but with uncapped former rugby league star Suliasi Vunivalu.

Esterhuizen set for round two against Farrell

Andre Esterhuizen will face Owen Farrell for the first time since the two clashed in a controversial tackle during a Test match between the Springboks and England in 2018.

Frans Malherbe, Eben Etzebeth, Franco Mostert

Throwback Thursday: Etzebeth’s Bok debut

On this day 10 years ago, Eben Etzebeth made his Test debut for the Springboks in the first of three games against England in Durban.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 03: Springboks U20 head coach, Bafana Nhleko celebrate winning the series between Junior Springboks and Argentina at DHL Newlands on July 03, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Junior Boks to join Italy-based U20 series

Six Nations Rugby has announced that the Junior Springboks will be part of an U20 International Series hosted by Italy, taking place between 24 June and 12 July in Treviso and Verona.

France's scrum-half Antoine Dupont (C) scores a try during the Six Nations rugby union tournament match between France and England at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, on March 19, 2022. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP)

France to kick off Six Nations defence in Italy

France will kick off the defence of their Six Nations title in 2023 in Rome against Italy on February 5 and wrap up at home against Wales on March 18.