Scott Wisemantel announced as new Wallabies attack coach
Rugby Australia has appointed England assistant coach Scott Wisemantel as the Wallabies’ new attack coach.
Rugby union
Alun Wyn Jones says World Cup hurt is fuelling Lions ambition
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones admits that World Cup pain is spurring him on to make a fourth British and Irish Lions tour.
Sexton injury means Leinster’s crushing win at Northampton comes at a cost
Johnny Sexton’s second-half injury cast a shadow over Leinster’s storming 43-16 Champions Cup win over Northampton at Franklin’s Gardens.
Israel Folau settles legal claim after sacking for homophobic social media post
Former Australian rugby union player Israel Folau has settled his legal dispute with Rugby Australia (RA) and New South Wales Rugby Union (NSWRU) after his dismissal for a homophobic social media post.
Wales have laid some Six Nations foundations – Pivac
New Wales head coach Wayne Pivac was delighted to lay some Six Nations foundations after beginning his reign with victory over the Barbarians.
Pivac off to winning start with Wales
Wayne Pivac celebrated his first game in charge of Wales with a 43-33 win over the Barbarians as Warren Gatland’s return to Cardiff ended in defeat.
Wales must aim to win the World Cup under new coach Pivac – Tipuric
Justin Tipuric says new Wales coach Wayne Pivac has already instituted change and that his ultimate ambition must be to win the World Cup.
New Wales boss Pivac defends selection of players on residency
New Wales coach Wayne Pivac has defended the selection of players on residency after naming New Zealand-born Scarlets wing Johnny McNicholl in his first side to take on the Barbarians.
England’s current coaching team following post-World Cup departures
England may have enjoyed a successful World Cup by finishing runners-up to South Africa, but their coaching team led by Eddie Jones is in a state of flux. Here Press Association Sport examines the status of the back room staff in the wake of confirmation that Scott Wisemantel has left.
Saracens cruise to comfortable Champions Cup win at subdued Allianz Park
Saracens overwhelmed the Ospreys 44-3 but their first home match since the salary cap scandal broke was played amid a subdued atmosphere at Allianz Park.
Joe Marler’s horse impression in interview proves a hit online
Joe Marler has taken the internet by storm with an extended metaphor about a horse.
Gustard tips Marler to continue his England adventure
Harlequins head of rugby Paul Gustard predicts Joe Marler will continue to play for England, despite the loosehead prop taking it one game at a time.
Eddie Jones: England could suffer from Saracens fallout
Eddie Jones fears England may feel the fallout from Saracens’ salary cap breach as main sponsors Allianz seek talks with the double winners over concerns arising from the scandal.
Saracens accept 35-point deduction ‘with humility’
Saracens have chosen not to appeal against their 35-point deduction and £5.36million fine for salary cap breaches.
Saracens expected to drop appeal against punishment for breaking salary cap
Saracens are expected to drop their appeal against heavy punishments for breaking the Premiership’s salary cap.
Singleton shocked to find out Saracens face 35-point deduction
Jack Singleton was shocked to find out Saracens are facing a 35-point deduction and a fine of over £5million but is itching to help his new team keep silencing their critics.
It was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down – Williams excited by Wolfpack switch
Sonny Bill Williams is excited about the challenge ahead at Toronto Wolfpack and revealed he started finalising his move to the Super League newcomers the day after New Zealand’s semi-final defeat to England.
Lozowski confident Saracens will soon be winning trophies again
Saracens back Alex Lozowski has warned rival clubs they will be back on the trophy trail again soon despite the salary cap breach currently dominating the headlines.
Mark McCall urges patience amid clamour for Saracens answers
Mark McCall says everyone at Saracens is aware of the need to be patient in pursuit of answers over the club’s long-term future.
The sporting weekend in pictures
Liverpool took a firm grip on the Premier League title race with a 3-1 home victory over champions Manchester City at Anfield. There was more top-flight VAR controversy this weekend and disappointment for England’s Lionesses before a record Wembley crowd. But the sporting weekend did see success for England’s men’s cricketers in New Zealand.