Hooper blocks Eddie’s comments
Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has rejected suggestions from Eddie Jones that Australia are spurred on by an “inferiority complex” when it comes to playing England.
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Rookie Rodd to solve England’s prop crisis
Bevan Rodd will make his England debut against Australia on Saturday as coach Eddie Jones grapples with a crisis at loosehead prop.
Ireland’s Lowe itching to get stuck into his Kiwi mates
Former Chiefs finisher James Lowe will line up for Ireland against some of his best friends after the All Blacks perform the haka at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.
Eddie: Tuilagi primed to test ‘inferior’ Wallabies
Coach Eddie Jones had no qualms about selecting Manu Tuilagi on the wing for Saturday’s Cook Cup clash at Twickenham as England look to exploit Australia’s “inferiority complex” against England.
Scotland hit Wallabies on the hop
Finn Russell kicked a late penalty as Scotland held on to edge Australia in Edinburgh on Sunday.
England get Farrell back after dud test
England captain Owen Farrell has been cleared to face Australia at Twickenham next Saturday following a false positive test for the coronavirus.
Springbok Women ‘can only get better’
Coach Stanley Raubenheimer is confident the Springbok Women reached several objectives in a 46-3 loss against France. MARIETTE ADAMS reports from Vannes.
Kwagga at his best behind sensational scrum
Wales had no answer to a dominant Springbok scrum that tilted the field in favour of South Africa’s ruck raiders. ZELIM NEL rates some of the key performers.
France flurry routs Bok Women
France No 8 Emeline Gross scored two tries as Les Bleues pummeled the Springbok Women 46-3 at Stade de la Rabine on Saturday, reports MARIETTE ADAMS from Vannes.
Boks need fast start against ‘smart’ Wales
Captain Siya Kolisi says a clinical performance from first to final whistle will be required for the Springboks to snap a run of four straight losses against Wales in Cardiff.
