Owen Farrell free to play in England’s Six Nations opener after being given three-week ban for high tackle | Rugby Union News

[ad_1] England begin the Six Nations under new head coach Steve Borthwick against Scotland at Twickenham on February 4, before hosting Italy at Twickenham eight days later; Five Six Nations Tests are England’s last competitive games before the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France in September Last Updated: 11/01/23 11:56am Owen Farrell can play for … Read more

Ken Scotland: Scottish rugby legend and former British and Irish Lions full-back dies aged 86 | Rugby Union News

[ad_1] Ken Scotland made 27 appearances for Scotland and also represented his country at cricket; Scottish Rugby said it was “immensely saddened” by Scotland’s death, describing him as “a player ahead of his time, a true trailblazer” Last Updated: 08/01/23 12:29pm Ken Scotland has died at the age of 86, the Scottish Rugby Union has … Read more

Jake Wardle: Why signing for Wigan Warriors meant so much to centre after uncertain times | Rugby League News

[ad_1] Marc Bazeley @MarcBazeley New Wigan recruit Jake Wardle was able to put months of uncertainty behind him after signing a three-year contract with the club; the 2023 Betfred Super League season kicks-off in February live on Sky Sports Last Updated: 31/12/22 11:23am Jake Wardle has joined Wigan on a three-year contract Back in May, … Read more

Eddie Jones: Ex-All Blacks coach Steve Hansen questions timing of Jones’ sacking by England | Rugby Union News

[ad_1] Steve Hansen on Eddie Jones: “He’s been their most successful coach in history. Some might say that Clive [Woodward] is because he won a World Cup – however the record speaks for itself, doesn’t it?” Jones to coach Barbarians against a World XV led by Hansen at Twickenham on May 28 Last Updated: 22/12/22 … Read more

Eddie Jones: Sacked England coach confirms talks with rival federations but bats away Australia links | Rugby Union News

[ad_1] Eddie Jones has been linked with a return to Australia since his England sacking and has confirmed he has had talks with other federations; “It’s not about coaching an England rival,” he added. “I want to add to the game.” Last Updated: 21/12/22 9:11am Former England rugby coach Eddie Jones has confirmed he has … Read more

Luke Gale joins newly-promoted Championship side Keighley Cougars following Hull FC departure | Rugby League News

[ad_1] “I feel this will be a great fit for me. I want to come here to Keighley and help these lads compete within the Championship and with the squad we have got, we will definitely be pushing at the right end of the table” – Luke Gale Last Updated: 19/12/22 8:14pm Luke Gale, 2017’s … Read more