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The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

Today's rugby news as Welsh captain in bleak warning over player exodus and Eddie Jones addresses Australia links

Here's your rugby headlines for Wednesday, December 21.

Wales Online

The lessons rugby union can learn from the Qatar 2022 World Cup

Were there any lessons for rugby union to be learned from the footie World Cup in Qatar? Believe it or not, I think there were.

The National (Scotland)

Sacked England coach Eddie Jones says he ‘wouldn’t do anything differently’

A Grand Slam, Six Nations title and a World Cup final appearance were among Jones’ successes

The Independent UK

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On this day in 2011: Chris Paterson announces international retirement

Paterson scored 809 points across 109 appearances.

The Independent UK

Fagerson calls for focus in 1872 Cup clash

Glasgow Warriors back-rower Matt Fagerson says he won’t be drawn into any individual battles during his team’s next two games, but he does…

The National (Scotland)

Worthwhile move for Hurricanes product Mitch Robinson

"It was a nice surprise. I've been in the squad for a little while now but never really had my name on anything, so it's good to finally have something."

Newcastle Herald

Wayne Barnes among group aiming to protect referees from online abuse

Referees have become increasingly concerned that they need protecting from abuse on and off the field

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Steve Borthwick looks to backroom staff to help give England attacking edge

The former All Black Nick Evans is a candidate to join Steve Borthwick’s England coaching staff

The Guardian - UK

The reason Prince Louis doesn't eat Christmas lunch with other royals

The Royal Family announced on Monday their plans for the festive season, their first Christmas without The Queen.

Daily Record

How the Six Nations is expected to finish now Warren Gatland is back

Warren Gatland's Six Nations record is exceptional but Wales are a long way back at the moment

Wales Online

World Cups are fine, but rugby league's the greatest game of all

Like other fans, I don't care that my chosen sport is only played on the east coast in Australia, and by only a handful of nations overseas.

Newcastle Herald

Tonight's rugby news as tragic World Cup player dies and Eddie Jones admits mistake

The latest rugby news headlines from Wales and beyond today

Wales Online

Stephen Ferris says Ireland shouldn't fear high-profile coaching changes

"If he gets them to a quarter-final that's a job well done. I thought he'd just take it through to the World Cup because that'd be a win-win for him."

Belfast Live

Wayne Barnes helps launch high-performance match officials representative body

International Rugby Match Officials will promote and protect the interests of officials

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Wales Online

Wales rugby international finds donor and undergoes transplant in bid to save life

Welsh internationals have shown their support

Irish Mirror

Scottish star Finn Russell to sign for Bath after 2023 Rugby World Cup

The British and Irish Lions star will leave current club Racing 92 at the end of this season.

Irish Mirror

'Bad timing and horrific luck' - Connacht's Gavin Thornbury and Paul Boyle suffer injury setbacks

Second row Thornbury will go under the knife for a knee tendon issue sustained in Brive last weekend

Daily Mirror

RFU chief makes Eddie Jones World Cup admission after axing Aussie for Steve Borthwick

Sacked England coach Eddie Jones is free to immediately work with another nation ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, and RFU chief Bill Sweeney would be stunned if he didn't feature in France

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Wales Online

'Water rugby' leaves 1.6m in awe of new twist on the game

You can only score by diving into the water!

Wales Online

Warren Gatland tells Steve Borthwick to avoid big mistake Eddie Jones made and reveals incredible Lions story

Wales coach Gatland says Borthwick must surround himself with a backroom team he trusts and sticks with

The Independent UK

Finn Russell: Scotland fly-half to join Bath after World Cup

Russell will join the Gallagher Premiership club from Racing 92 next year

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick brings clarity and passion – he and Sinfield can lift England gloom

It is already possible to see why a downcast England team might respond positively to the new coach’s arrival

Daily Mirror

Clive Woodward sticks boot into Eddie Jones one last time after England sacking

In the wake of Steve Borthwick's appointment as England head coach, Sir Clive Woodward didn't miss his chance to land a parting blow on long-time rival Eddie Jones

Irish Mirror

Stephen Ferris: Ireland control their destiny after Steve Borthwick and Warren Gatland appointments

Wales and England have chosen to replace their head coach as the Six Nations looms and the Rugby World Cup is only nine months away

Daily Mirror

Steve Borthwick says 'incredible pride' will count for nothing if England don't win

Former England captain takes over coaching reins at Twickenham with warning that national team needs to improve in EVERY area of the game - and they need to do it fast

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