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Bronze final? How about World Cup’s most pointless match? Why Fifa should bin off third-place play-off

WORLD CUP 2026: Three days after the biggest loss of their careers, England’s squad have to go again and take on Kylian Mbappe’s France on Saturday in Miami. And Kieran Jackson argues: who even cares?

The Independent UK

Test rugby coaches have a shelf life and Townsend must know he’s near the end

As pressure builds before a must-win Calcutta Cup, the Scotland coach may well have reached the point of diminishing returns after nine years in the job

The Guardian - UK

Do crisis-riddled Wales have any hope in this Six Nations?

Another year, another existential catastrophe off the field for Welsh rugby but Steve Tandy may finally have the team headed slowly in the right direction

The Independent UK

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‘I didn’t get empathy from Borthwick’: Ben Youngs on family trauma and why he rates Eddie Jones

The former scrum-half tells Donald McRae why family illnesses made him feel guilty about being England’s most-capped player

The Guardian - UK

Steve Tandy: There’s no magic wand or quick fix – but I believe in Welsh talent

The 45-year-old has been Scotland defence coach for the past six years.

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell: Questions over Australia’s future as Lions tour host are ‘insulting’

Farrell meanwhile refused to say whether he wants to retain the head coaching job in four years’ time

The Independent UK

Ben Te’o: ‘Guys were fighting for spots. After too many drinks sometimes that spills over’

The Brisbane Broncos assistant coach talks to Gerard Meagher about the Lions, union’s struggle in Australia and that World Cup fight

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Steve Tandy backed to get Wales competing with top nations again

Tandy has left his role as Scotland defence coach.

The Independent UK

Wales name former Scotland coach Steve Tandy as Warren Gatland replacement

Welsh were on an 18-game winless run until last week

Evening Standard

Wales finally appoint new head coach as Steve Tandy announced as Warren Gatland replacement

Tandy is confirmed as Gatland’s permanent successor after months of speculation over the role

The Independent UK

Wales appoint Steve Tandy as new head coach

His first match in charge will be on November 9 against Argentina in Cardiff.

The Independent UK

Lions' Gatland gun leaves lasting mark on Bronco Ben

British and Irish Lions mentor Warren Gatland has been a guiding light in the coaching of Ben Te'o, who was in the Lions side on a famous tour of New Zealand.

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Lions enjoy rare status as heavy favourites as Australia fight for credibility

Captain Maro Itoje and head coach Andy Farrell are out to mastermind a series win for the British and Irish Lions.

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell – The born leader tasked with putting the Lions back on top

The 50-year-old is only the second Englishman to hold the role in the last 75 years.

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Johnny Sexton insists he is ‘here to help’ Finn Russell despite past Lions criticism

The former Ireland captain was critical of the Scotland fly-half after being omitted from the 2021 Lions squad, but now says the issue has been ‘blown out of proportion’

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell to join Sky Sports for Lions series as pundits revealed

Former Lions coaches Warren Gatland and Ian McGeechan will also be part of the team

The Independent UK

Matt Sherratt hopes Wales can ‘lay foundation’ against Japan and end losing run

Wales have suffered 17 successive Test match defeats since the 2023 World Cup.

The Independent UK

Matt Sherratt returns as interim coach as Wales confirm squad for Japan tour

Cardiff coach Sherratt oversaw the final three games of the Six Nations and will resume duties as the search for Warren Gatland’s permanent successor goes on

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The Independent UK

Matt Sherratt to resume Wales interim head coach role for Japan tour in July

Cardiff boss Sherratt took charge for Wales’ final three Six Nations games this season.

The Guardian - UK

Will Steve Borthwick give untested England youth a chance in Argentina?

With England’s Lions away in Australia, selecting a callow squad would bring pitfalls as well as opportunities

Evening Standard

When is the Lions squad announced? Time, how to watch and fixtures for Australia tour

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell will confirm his travelling party in front of more than 2,000 fans at the O2 Arena

The Guardian - UK

Andy Farrell faces Owen question as selection debates pile up for Lions squad

Head coach must decide if his son commands a place, the back-row blend and whether a left-field pick is required

The Guardian - UK

Johnny Sexton makes surprise move to join Andy Farrell’s Lions coaching staff

Johnny Sexton has been added to the British & Irish Lions coaching staff which raises intrigue over the fly-half selection debate

The Independent UK

Shaun Edwards: The transcendent Englishman behind France’s Six Nations success

The most influential defensive coach in rugby history has now won six championships - yet a proud patriot has never worked for England

The Independent UK

Simon Easterby says Wales have not approached him and looks ahead with Ireland

The 49-year-old lives in Swansea and played for and coached the Scarlets.

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