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David Humphreys: New IRFU performance director 'understands how to win' - Best
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Wednesday, 01 November 2023 12:18
Former Ireland captain Rory Best says "ruthless" new IRFU performance director David Humphreys is "a brilliant appointment".Humphreys has served as Ulster's director of rugby and spent six years in a similar position at Gloucester."He understands what needs to be done to win and he'll do that," said Best."Being brutally honest about it, David is ruthless."Humphreys won 72 Ireland caps and…
Alun Wyn Jones: Wales legend hopes World Cup progress does not paper over Welsh rugby cracks
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Wednesday, 01 November 2023 09:46
Alun Wyn Jones hopes Wales' quarter-final appearance at the World Cup in France will not paper over any cracks in Welsh rugby.Following a poor year, Warren Gatland's side managed to top their pool with four wins before being knocked out by Argentina in the last eight.Jones will captain the Barbarians against hosts Wales Saturday."I'm pleased for the players' success they…
Eddie Jones: Departing coach says he has no regrets over Wallabies exit
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Wednesday, 01 November 2023 12:32
Eddie Jones insists he has no regrets about resigning as Australia head coach after less than a year in charge.The Wallabies failed to reach the knockout stages of the recent World Cup, a first in their history."I went in there with a plan and the contract reinforced the plan and the commitment of both myself and Rugby Australia to fulfil…
WXV1: Wales make six changes for final match against Australia
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Tuesday, 31 October 2023 21:29
Wales have made six starting changes as they look to finish their first WXV campaign on a high against Australia in Auckland on Friday. Lisa Neumann and Carys Cox are named on the wings with double Olympian Jasmine Joyce switching to full-back.Carys Phillips, Sisilia Tuipulotu, Georgia Evans and Bethan Lewis all return to the pack. Wales are currently bottom of…
Finn Russell: More to come at Bath from fly-half says coach
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Tuesday, 31 October 2023 10:45
There is "more and more to come" from fly-half Finn Russell at Bath, assistant coach Lee Blackett has said.The Scotland and British and Irish Lions number 10 joined Bath after the World Cup and made his debut from the bench against Newcastle.He has since started in the win over Saracens and last week's last-minute loss to Leicester, kicking 19 points…
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