South Africa director of rugby punished for criticising officialsSA Rugby apologise and abandon appeal against £20,000 fineRassie Erasmus and South Africa Rugby have issued a brief apology to Nic Berry and other match officials involved in the first Br…
RFU’s Tom Ilube ‘agonised’ over choice of Swing Low on Desert Island Discs
Black RFU chair Tom Ilube picks song on Radio 4 showSong’s use has caused controversy due to its roots in slaveryTom Ilube, the first black chair of the Rugby Football Union, has included Swing Low, Sweet Chariot among his choices on BBC Radio 4’s Dese…
Louis Lynagh keen to keep fairytale rise going at first England training camp
Harlequins player called up by Eddie Jones on TuesdaySon of Michael Lynagh is also eligible for Australia and ItalyLouis Lynagh has one major concern about his first England training camp this weekend: what to wear. There have been a few faux pas in th…
The Breakdown | Eddie Jones’ 2023 gamble: England’s new dream team or too many cooks?
There will be new faces when England’s training squad meets, among them some eye-catching coaching appointmentsThere will be a sense of new beginnings at the first England training camp of the season next week and not just among the playing personnel. …
Eddie Jones omits four senior players from 45-man England training squad
George Ford, Billy and Mako Vunipola and Jamie George all outCoach hands notable recalls to Sam Simmonds and Joe MarlerGeorge Ford, Billy and Mako Vunipola and Jamie George have all been left out of England’s 45-man training squad with Eddie Jones hand…
Rugby authorities urge Premiership players to get Covid-19 vaccination
Professional Game Board has set 85% player vaccination targetClubs will be able to relax Covid protocols if target is reachedPremiership players are being “strongly encouraged” to become fully vaccinated by rugby authorities in England with clubs offer…