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Howley returns to Welsh rugby after four-year gap
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Thursday, 14 December 2023 03:07
Robert Howley will return to the Wales coaching staff for the 2024 Six Nations after a four-year absence.Warren Gatland's former assistant, who was banned from the game in December 2019 for betting breaches, has been appointed as a technical coach.Howley links up with Gatland again as Wales begin their Six Nations campaign against Scotland on 3 February."It feels to me…
Jones feels no 'guilt' over Japan appointment
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Thursday, 14 December 2023 06:16
Eddie Jones says he does not "feel any guilt" about becoming Japan's head coach, six weeks after he resigned as Australia boss.Jones said he had "no job to go" after reports he interviewed for the Japan jobexternal-link before Australia's worst ever World Cup, going out in the group stage."I didn't do an interview before the World Cup," Jones said."I was…
Ireland coach Farrell signs new contract
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Thursday, 14 December 2023 04:38
Andy Farrell has signed a new long-term contract to remain as Ireland head coach until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.Farrell's Irish side lost to New Zealand in the quarter-final of this year's World Cup, having gone into the tournament ranked number one in the world.He led Ireland to a first-ever series win in New Zealand last summer…
Cardiff urged to embrace Bath test in Europe
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Wednesday, 13 December 2023 13:04
Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt says his hosts must embrace the challenge of high-flying Bath in the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday.Cardiff were hammered 52-7 in their opening European match at French champions Toulouse.They will now face a Bath side who comfortably defeated Ulster 37-14 last weekend and who lie second in the English Premiership."We have to look at it…
Red Roses can become 'phenomenal' - Mitchell
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Wednesday, 13 December 2023 10:52
England women's head coach John Mitchell has described his new side as "very good", and said they have the potential to be "phenomenal".Mitchell was appointed in May but only officially took charge after working with Japan at the men's World Cup.England have won the Women's Six Nations five times in succession but have not won the World Cup since 2014."You've…
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