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Ireland defeat reminiscent of end of my era - Jones
Ireland defeat reminiscent of end of my era - Jones

Former England coach Eddie Jones says the team's defeat by Ireland left him feeling sick as it brought back memories of the end of his own time in charge.

Sacked All Blacks coach Robertson to lead Barbarians
Sacked All Blacks coach Robertson to lead Barbarians

Sacked New Zealand coach Scott Robertson will return to rugby by taking charge of the invitational side this summer.

Worsley and Boshoff extend deals with Bristol
Worsley and Boshoff extend deals with Bristol

Bristol Bears fly-half Sam Worsley and winger Aidan Boshoff agree new deals to stay with the Prem club.

In-form McCloskey 'delivering' for Ireland - Ringrose
In-form McCloskey 'delivering' for Ireland - Ringrose

Ireland centre Garry Ringrose says that he feels "lucky" to play alongside the in-form Stuart McCloskey in this year's Six Nations.

Cardiff coach Van Zyl holds talks with Benetton
Cardiff coach Van Zyl holds talks with Benetton

Cardiff coach Corniel van Zyl holds talks with Benetton about taking over as boss of the United Rugby Championship club next season.

Ex-Scotland full-back Murchie to join Wales as defence coach
Ex-Scotland full-back Murchie to join Wales as defence coach

Wales turn to a former Scotland colleague of Steve Tandy to fill their defence coach vacancy in time for the Nations Championship in July.

Why are England suffering a Six Nations slide?
Why are England suffering a Six Nations slide?

England's downturn in form has been steep and sudden. Why has their Six Nations campaign turned from Grand Slam dreams to a salvage job?

Is 'influential' Dupont back to his best?
Is 'influential' Dupont back to his best?

Rugby Special's John Barclay analyses the "huge influence" Antoine Dupont had in France's 33-8 win over Italy, highlighting the scrum-half's vision and toughness.

England couldn't match Ireland intensity - analysis
England couldn't match Ireland intensity - analysis

Rugby Special pundits John Barclay and Sam Warburton are surprised by the nature of England's last two defeats in the Six Nations and feel Steve Borthwick's side couldn't match the "intensity" of Ireland at Twickenham.

Should Scotland's winning try against Wales have stood?
Should Scotland's winning try against Wales have stood?

Rugby Special pundits John Barclay and Sam Warburton analyse Scotland's winning try against Wales and whether it should have stood.

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