McWilliams was assistant coach of the USA Eagles for two years Greg McWilliams will take over from Adam Griggs as Ireland women’s head coach at the end of the November internationals. McWilliams was assistant coach of the side that won the 2013 Grand Slam and reached the World Cup semi-finals a year later. He returns […]
Scotland will play on four consecutive weekends against Tonga, Australia, South Africa and Japan Scotland have included 12 uncapped players in their 42-man squad for the Autumn Nations Series. Gregor Townsend’s side will host Tonga, Australia, South Africa and Japan on consecutive weekends from 30 October. Forwards Ewan Ashman, Josh Bayliss, Rory Darge, Dylan Richardson, […]
Marcus Smith’s flair and imagination could change the way England play Eddie Jones’ decision to drop a host of big names for the upcoming autumn Tests reiterates his desire to freshen up a squad he says has become “a bit mature” since the march to the World Cup final in 2019. In truth, England have […]
Tom Youngs has played more than 200 games for Leicester Tigers Leicester and ex-England hooker Tom Youngs is taking indefinite leave from the club to look after his ill wife. The 34-year-old has not played this season and has been replaced as club captain by Ellis Genge. “Tigers are offering support in all forms to […]
Josh Navidi made his Wales debut in 2013 Cardiff back row Josh Navidi is set to miss the Six Nations after having shoulder surgery. The 30-year-old is expected to be on the sidelines for five months with his latest injury. The Bulls game was 28-cap Navidi’s first of the season after he had been on […]
Worcester and England centre Ollie Lawrence is scheduled to make his 50th Warriors appearance Venue: Sixways Date: Saturday, 16 October Kick-off: 15:00 BST Coverage: Updates on BBC local radio and live scores on the BBC Sport website Worcester make five changes for the visit of Premiership leaders Leicester. Injuries to scrum-half Willi Heinz and winger […]
Hallam Amos has played 25 internationals for Wales Cardiff and Wales full-back Hallam Amos has announced he will retire at the end of the season to focus on his medical career. Amos, 27, was left out of the Wales squad by coach Wayne Pivac, who hinted his medical career was a factor. He recently completed […]
Christ Tshiunza, who went to the same school in Cardiff as Gareth Bale and Sam Warburton, has yet to start a Premiership match for Exeter Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter has hailed forward Christ Tshiunza’s potential after he was called up to the Wales squad for the first time. The 19-year-old lock, who has […]
Dylan Richardson played for the Sharks against the touring British and Irish Lions in July Scotland have selected South Africa-born Sharks back-row Dylan Richardson for a two-day training camp before their first autumn international. The 22-year-old has spent his entire career at the Durban-based franchise, but qualifies for Scotland through his father. Head coach Gregor […]
England are the reigning Six Nations champions The possibility of setting up a British and Irish Lions women’s team is to be looked at by a new feasibility group. England international Shaunagh Brown and Ireland’s Niamh Briggs will form part of the 13-strong panel. It will be chaired by former Wales and Lions wing Ieuan […]