Saturday 10 December 2022
The veteran Australian boss was reportedly meeting with Twickenham chiefs today.
The New Zealander has replaced his compatriot Wayne Pivac as head coach.
The experienced out-half could miss out on the trip to France to face Racing 92.
The Chiefs forward will head to France next year.
Antoine Frisch came in for praise on today’s episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.
Wayne Pivac departs the role following a dismal Autumn Nations series.
Connacht hooker Dylan Tierney-Martin was not required to leave the field after being on the receiving end of a massive head-on-head challenge in Saturday’s win.
The Blues travel to Le Havre this Saturday to face Racing 92 after a URC victory over interprovincial rivals Ulster.
Elsewhere, Clontarf’s mastery of the lineout maul was the difference in their late 29-22 win over Cork Constitution at Temple Hill.
Ross Byrne has reignited his Test career and continues to be a key man in Leinster.
The hosts were 22-3 behind but scored 35 consecutive points on either side of the break to sensationally turn the game on its head.
Gusty Italians push The Westerners all the way.
The Blitzboks secured a 21-5 win to clinch the World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai.
It was only one month ago that the province’s faithful would have been worried for what was to come.
The top two sides in the URC meet at the RDS tonight with Leinster packing their team with players who defeated the All Blacks this summer.
Fixture list has been cruel for Andy Friend’s side but with the tougher games out of the way, they can view the rest of the campaign with hope.
Smith injured his ankle against South Africa last week.
Graham Rowntree’s men have now won three on the spin.
Ireland play Argentina in the quarter-finals tomorrow morning.
Ireland defeated Japan, Spain and Fiji to set up a quarter-final date against USA tomorrow.
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Jones is fighting for his future as head coach after presiding over England’s worst year since 2008.
The Munster legend is staying put with La Rochelle.
Andy Friend’s side are hosts at The Sportsground tomorrow.
The teams have been named for tomorrow night’s URC clash at the RDS.
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The Scots have named a strong side for this evening’s URC clash.
The Leinster and Ireland hooker has endured a frustrating spell with injury.
The well-travelled Harry McNulty captains the Ireland 7s in Dubai this weekend.
Graham Rowntree has reshuffled his front row, while Gavin Coombes and Simon Zebo start for the key visit to the Scottish capital.
Leinster’s Jimmy O’Brien won’t get carried away after a rollercoaster autumn in the green of Ireland.
33-year-old Ian Madigan is more focused on being involved with Ulster.
French media are reporting that the Munster and Ireland legend will stay on.
The Ireland and Ulster scrum-half could make the move in line with World Rugby’s new eligibility rules.
Ex-Ireland analyst Eoin Toolan wants to see TMO involvement limited to try-scoring decisions.
France scrum-half was suspended for reckless tackle on South Africa’s Cheslin Kolbe.
Bristol hope Sinckler can be back for the clash with Harlequins on December 27.
Leinster and Ireland flanker Will Connors is not far off making his return to action.
The Limerick wing also revealed what Andy Farrell told him after his stint with Ireland ‘A’ and in Ireland camp over November.
Springboks out-half Handré Pollard says next year’s clash is massive.
