Wales reject Gatland resignation offer after Six Nations loss
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Wales reject Gatland resignation offer after Six Nations loss

ReutersMar 16, 2024, 11:24 PMEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsWales have rejected coach Warren Gatland’s offer to resign after they finished bottom of the Six Nations standings for the first time in 21 years following a 24-21 defeat to Italy in Cardiff on Saturday.Gatland said he remains committed to taking Wales to the 2027 World Cup in Australia […]

End of an era? Tuilagi can bid farewell as England icon
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End of an era? Tuilagi can bid farewell as England icon

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterMar 15, 2024, 04:04 PMClose• Joined ESPN in 2011 • Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours • Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018Follow on XEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLYON, France — For so long, Manu Tuilagi has had to wear the hats of either […]

Six Nations finale: Can Ireland finish the job in Dublin?
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Six Nations finale: Can Ireland finish the job in Dublin?

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterMar 14, 2024, 09:25 PMClose• Joined ESPN in 2011 • Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours • Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018Follow on XEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsChances are the 2024 Six Nations title will end up this weekend where we all predicted […]

Manu Tuilagi named for England ahead of potential last test
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Manu Tuilagi named for England ahead of potential last test

ESPNMar 14, 2024, 07:54 PMEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsVeteran centre Manu Tuilagi has been named on the bench for England ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations clash with France in Lyon in what could be his final game for his country.Tuilagi, 32, has been heavily linked with a move overseas when his contract at Sale Sharks runs out […]

Wales, Lions back George North retires from international rugby
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Wales, Lions back George North retires from international rugby

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterMar 13, 2024, 06:00 PMClose• Joined ESPN in 2011 • Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours • Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018Follow on XEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsWales and British & Irish Lions back George North will retire from international rugby after Saturday’s […]

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso ruled out for England in Six Nations finale
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Immanuel Feyi-Waboso ruled out for England in Six Nations finale

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterMar 13, 2024, 02:40 PMClose• Joined ESPN in 2011 • Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours • Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018Follow on XEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsEngland’s breakthrough star Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been ruled out of the Six Nations finale against France […]

Springboks could replace Siya Kolisi as captain – Erasmus
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Springboks could replace Siya Kolisi as captain – Erasmus

ReutersMar 12, 2024, 03:50 PMEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSouth Africa’s double World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi may not lead the side this year despite playing excellent rugby for French club Racing 92, coach Rassie Erasmus said on Tuesday.Erasmus left his role as director of rugby to return as head coach of the Springboks ahead of the 2027 […]