Denis Walsh: Players’ fear of missing out means managers can reign serenely
Eddie Jones may have had success with England, but the days of head coaches ruling with an iron fist are over. Aren’t they?
Eddie Jones may have had success with England, but the days of head coaches ruling with an iron fist are over. Aren’t they?
The former England scrumhalf’s depiction of the Australian’s ‘dictatorship’ raises serious questions for RFU
‘We can really put some pressure on them with our collective speed and we intend to do that from the first minute’
Former coach has claimed Itoje was ‘very inward looking’ and had been sent to acting classes to improve leadership
England see off the Brave Blossoms 52-17 as they warm up for their two Test tour of New Zealand
Nucifora will return home to act in an advisory role with RA after his IRFU contract ends
The 63-year-old resigned as Australia’s head coach after nightmare Rugby World Cup
ACT Brumbies coach and former Munster backs coach Stephen Larkham interested in succeeding Eddie Jones at the helm with Australia
63-year-old says he had agreed terms with Rugby Australia relating to his exit
As Australian rugby languishes in crisis, their northern cousins are accelerating away from them
The Rugby World Cup has shown that Australia’s appointment of Eddie Jones was an even bigger mistake than initially thought
Ireland v South Africa at the Rugby World Cup - The Offload: Splendid defensive breakdown at Rugby World Cup work derails Boks; versatile Eddie Jones; Ian Madigan rocks on; Rassie Erasmus; and a numbers game
Country fails to qualify for the knockout stages of a World Cup for the first time
Rugby World Cup Pool A: Key for Wales will be to start the match in a positive vein and quickly try and drain whatever confidence is left in this Wallaby line-up
Omission of Henry Slade tells its own story although Henry Arundell will be on hand to supply a surge of electricity
Eddie Jones’ team winless from their three games in the truncated Rugby Championship
Jean Kleyn wins on debut as hat-trick of tries from winger Kurt-Lee Arendse leads rout in Pretoria
Australians hope Saturday’s match against South Africa is the first step on a long journey back to the top
Poor governance can be blamed for money problems, low attendances, bad publicity and stupefying play
Australia’s new coach has history with many potential opponents, not least Johnny Sexton and England
Former England coach takes over for second stint with Wallabies after Dave Rennie sacking
Can the ex-England boss be the X-factor Australia needs to return to rugby success?
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Matt Proudfoot one of three members of Eddie Jones’ staff let go by new head coach
Head coach was sacked a fortnight ago in response to England’s worst year of results since 2008
Coach’s knowledge and vast experience could prove crucial to a Wallaby success and an English failure at the next World Cup
Australian sacked last week after overseeing England’s worst year of results since 2008
Steve Borthwick the overwhelming favourite to take over less than a year out from World Cup
Leicester’s coach seen as the overwhelming frontrunner to replace the Australian
Gatland’s dramatic return to Wales only increases the pressure on the English RFU to stick or twist on Eddie Jones
Head coach is the subject of a RFU review that will decide if he still has a future at Twickenham
Sale man the most significant inclusion in Eddie Jones’ England squad
Australia set to be named hosts in 2027 and USA in 2031 at meeting in Dublin on Thursday
England international represented Ireland U20s before committing to country of birth
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