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UNBELIEVABLE: Oyonnax - The Untold Story

Rory Sutherland insists he can shine for Scotland after off-field upheaval

The former Edinburgh prop had been at Worcester, Ulster and Oyonnax since 2021 before returning to Scotland with Glasgow last summer.

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025

England’s new blueprint for defence under El-Abd will build on Jones’ legacy

The coach will ditch ‘blitz’ from terminology used in camp and want all of Steve Borthwick’s England backroom staff ‘on the same page’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2024

New England defence coach Joe El-Abd opens up on friendship with Steve Borthwick and rugby philosophy

El-Abd has answered close friend Steve Borthwick’s SOS to take charge of England’s defence after forging an impressive coaching career in France

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024

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Joe El-Abd dismisses England coaching concerns with Manchester United comparison under Sir Alex Ferguson

Defence coach insists coaching “cohesion” under Steve Borthwick is most important factor

Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2024

Joe El-Abd named new England defence coach

The former Bristol flanker will replace Felix Jones in Steve Borthwick’s backroom team.

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2024

Who is Joe El-Abd? England appoint Steve Borthwick’s former flatmate as new defence coach

El-Abd appears set to replace Felix Jones after the Irishman’s shock resignation from Borthwick’s staff

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024

England set to appoint El-Abd as defence coach after Jones’s resignation

The RFU are close to agreeing terms for the Oyonnax head coach and the 44-old-year will begin his new role in the November Tests if a deal is signed

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2024

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