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Italy hand Franco Smith top job, for now

Italy have announced former South Africa international Franco Smith as interim head coach for the 2020 Guinness Six Nations.

Online Editors

21 November, 2:13pm

Eddie's book will be box office but he shouldn't have been allowed to publish it - Andy Goode

Eddie Jones’ book is released today and, while there’s no doubt it’ll make for interesting reading, how it’s been allowed …

Andy Goode

21 November, 1:43pm

Warren Whiteley's career may be over - reports

Former Springbok skipper Warren Whiteley's career may be over at 32 - according to reports.

Ian Cameron

21 November, 12:34pm

Du Plessis makes mid-season exit from Montpellier

Former Springbok prop Jannie du Plessis has made a mid-season exit from Montpellier Herault in the Top 14.

Ian Cameron

21 November, 11:52am

Public sentiment no longer behind Giteau's Law?

There are changes afoot in Australian rugby with new coach Dave Rennie arriving in 2020.

Josh Raisey

21 November, 11:26am

'In an England changing room, people don't talk about salaries. It's not a known thing'

Former England captain would be “shocked” if players prioritised the battle for Premiership survival over the international to…

Online Editors

21 November, 10:45am

Toby Booth joins Harlequins

It was a surprise when the London club parted company with forwards coach Alex Codling just a couple of matches into the new Premi…

Online Editors

21 November, 9:49am

Schmidt's surprise new reason for Devin Toner's RWC omission emerges, but does it make sense?

A surprising reason for Devin Toner's controversial Rugby World Cup omission has been revealed in Joe Schmidt's new autobiography.…

Ian Cameron

21 November, 9:25am

'Mate, has your manager not spoken to you? We've terminated your contract' - the harrowing rugby journey of Ratu Tagive

Ratu Tagive walked into the office of the Adina Hotel in Canberra, picked up the phone to his mother and began to weep.

Jamie Lyall

21 November, 8:34am

Joe Schmidt reveals he asked for a recent Ireland World Cup match to be blown up early

With player safety of concern to the former Ireland coach, his new autobiography takes aim at the state of one World Cup pitch, Bu…

Liam Heagney

21 November, 8:28am

Munster are off to a new venue in Italy for some PRO14 action next February

Parma has been the traditional home for PRO14 strugglers Zebre, but they are keen to better promote the sport and are staging a le…

Online Editors

21 November, 7:36am

Will a European League ultimately be the cure to best finance clubs who are living hand to mouth?

With too many clubs in England and France reporting annual losses and remaining dependent on handouts from generous owners, might …

Liam Heagney

21 November, 7:06am