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The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

Today's rugby news as Eddie Jones to face Wales in bombshell announcement and Shanklin makes bold Six Nations calls

These are your morning headlines on Monday, January 16.

Wales Online

NSW MP to contest election despite husband’s death – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Eddie Jones makes stunning Australia return as World Cup meeting with England looms

Former England coach takes Wallabies job almost two decades after leaving

Evening Standard

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Why Rugby Australia had no choice but to move quickly on Eddie Jones's shock Wallabies return

Australia sent shockwaves through the rugby world when they snapped up Eddie Jones to return for the Wallabies, but according to chairman Hamish McLennen, Rugby Australia had no choice.

ABC News

Speculation that Lachlan Miller has secured a release from Cronulla is news to the Newcastle Knights

"Certainly it has not been relayed to me."

Newcastle Herald

Bristol Bears offer another glimpse of what's possible but there's still work to be done

Pete Brealey from podcast Bears Beyond the Gate breaks down the 34-11 Challenge Cup victory over Zebre

Bristol Post

Return of the prodigal son: can Eddie Jones unleash Wallabies’ missing X factor?

Eight months out from the World Cup, Rugby Australia has taken a risk on bringing the coach back. Will it pay off?

The Guardian - AU

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No punishment for Warner's BBL shove

Cricket Australia won't punish David Warner for shoving long-time national teammate Matthew Wade during a Big Bash League game on Sunday.

AAP

Eddie Jones makes stunning Australia return after England sacking

The former England head coach has signed a contract until 2027 in a dramatic shake-up at Australia

The Independent UK

Eddie Jones reappointed head coach of Australia

The former England boss has signed a deal running to 2027.

The Independent UK

Eddie Jones returns as Wallabies coach after Dave Rennie sacked ahead of Rugby World Cup

Dave Rennie has been sacked as coach of the Wallabies with Eddie Jones to make a sensational return to the job for this year’s Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - AU

Dave Rennie sacked, Eddie Jones back as Wallabies coach eight months before 2023 Rugby World Cup

Less than eight months before the start of the men's Rugby World Cup, the Wallabies are bringing Eddie Jones back into the fold, leaving Dave Rennie out of a job.

ABC News

Rennie sacked, Jones new Wallabies coach

Eddie Jones' return as Wallabies coach at the expense of Dave Rennie has created a potential World Cup final grudge match between Australia and England.

AAP

The Grudge: England vs Scotland rivalry revisited including match that changed history

Scotland's last Grand Slam success was decided by a Calcutta Cup clash for the ages in 1990, when politics and off-field tensions with England meant there was a lot more than a rugby result at stake

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Evening Standard

Racing 92 30-29 Harlequins: Late penalty leaves Quins staring at Champions Cup exit

Harlequins and Racing 92 will both go into the final round of pool games in the Heineken Champions Cup hoping to scrape into the knockout stage.

The National (Scotland)

McDowall happy to call on Glasgow Warriors' experience in Perpignan win

ROOKIE Glasgow Warriors skipper Stafford McDowall insists that his job was made easy by the presence of several experienced characters in the side…

Wales Online

The Wales players who may have just made Warren Gatland change his mind at last minute

Gatland names his Wales Six Nations squad on Tuesday and ahs been mulling over some last minute calls

The Guardian - UK

London Irish lose Loader and Parker to red cards in defeat by Stormers

London Irish had Ben Loader sent off after 17 mimutes and Ciaran Parker just after half-time in their 28-14 home defeat to the Stormers

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The Independent UK

Who is Love Island star Kai Fagan? Meet the semi-professional rugby player from Manchester

The rugby player said he has ‘quite high expectations’ and does not commit to anyone unless he is ‘absolutely buzzing’ over them

Wales Online

Exciting young exile could be Wales Six Nations bolter after sending strong try-scoring message to Gatland

He shone for his English club in South Africa

Edinburgh Live

Kye Rowles on Hearts' 'pretty special' Australia connection as he talks Garang Kuol

The highly-rated Australia international - who was part of Graham Arnold's World Cup squad with the Jambos trio - has signed for Robbie Neilson's side on loan until the end of the season.

Wales Online

Dan Biggar backed for Wales Six Nations captaincy but competition is hot as contenders are named

Who will Warren Gatland pick as his leader for the Six Nations?

Belfast Live

Dan McFarland proud of Ulster performance in ‘heartbreaking’ loss to La Rochelle

Head coach left to bemoan late penalty call in low-scoring clash

Irish Mirror

Jerry Flannery pays tribute to his father following death

The former rugby player's father passed away on Tuesday and his funeral took place in Castleconnell, County Limerick, on Thursday

Liverpool Echo

Boy, 2, died 'out of the blue' after developing 'slight cough'

Jacob was born 23 weeks premature and spent five months in hospital

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