Ackers backs Woodward to front Boks
Gloucester coach Johan Ackermann has encouraged Eddie Jones to select Jason Woodward to play for England in June.
Gloucester coach Johan Ackermann has encouraged Eddie Jones to select Jason Woodward to play for England in June.
Springbok scrumhalf Francois Hougaard has retired from international rugby with immediate effect.
Hurricanes loose forward Brad Shields has requested a release from his New Zealand Rugby contract to play for England against the Springboks this June.
Kieran Read and Dane Coles are unlikely to feature for the All Blacks in their three-Test series against France in June.
Ireland No 8 Jamie Heaslip has announced his retirement from all rugby following a long battle with a back injury.
England coach Eddie Jones took full responsibility for his team’s 25-13 loss to Scotland at Murrayfield.
Huw Jones scored a brace as Scotland inflicted a shock 25-13 defeat on England at Murrayfield on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
The inclusion of No 8 Nathan Hughes is the only change to England’s starting lineup ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations match against Scotland at Murrayfield.
CJ Stander is back at No 8 for Ireland’s Six Nations match against Wales in Dublin on Saturday.
Peter de Villiers has alleged that SA Rugby attempted to block his appointment as the new coach of Zimbabwe.