Internationals Archives - Page 21 of 50

Smith to replace O’Shea as Italy head coach

Franco Smith has accepted the opportunity to coach at international level with perennial Six Nations strugglers Italy.

Hooker Jamie George waxed lyrical over Billy Vunipola following his magnificent display in the European Champions Cup final.

Alex Goode has not played for England since 2016, but he has not given up hope of playing in the World Cup.

Although there was no lasting damage from a chin injury, Ben Smith strained his hamstring on Saturday and will miss six to eight weeks.

Israel Folau committed a "high-level breach" of Rugby Australia's code of conduct, a panel has found.

James Haskell had looked to boost his Rugby World Cup chances at Northampton Saints but will now retire at the end of the season.

Ben Smith damaged his hamstring and suffered a cut chin in a pulsating Super Rugby encounter at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Beauden Barrett says "if all things fall into place" he will soon be able to end speculation over his future.

Shaun Edwards will not be on the Wales coaching staff in a new era under Wayne Pivac.

Robin McBryde will join Leinster's coaching staff as a replacement for John Fogarty, who has landed a new role with Ireland.

Bernard Laporte wanted Joe Schmidt to take over as France head coach, but Fabien Galthie will succeed Jacques Brunel.

New Zealand have been handed a boost after Richie Mo'unga committed his future to the All Blacks.

Israel Folau is soon to learn his fate from Rugby Australia and Kurtley Beale has concerns for his Waratahs team-mate.

Lood de Jager is to leave the Bulls and join Premiership side Sale Sharks, where the South Africa lock has signed a three-year contract.

Rugby Australia will hold a weekend hearing to determine whether its decision to terminate Israel Folau's contract can be upheld.

Facing the sack from Rugby Australia, Israel Folau requested a code of conduct hearing.