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Steve Thompson interview: ‘I look at my England caps and it feels like they’re not mine - rugby must be safer’

All that Steve Thompson wants for Christmas is a quiet few days with his family — and to get his hands on the retro Commodore 64 computer games console coming his way.

Evening Standard

Stuart Lancaster says Steve Borthwick's new England will be ready for St Patrick's weekend clash with Ireland

The Leinster senior coach also disputes claims that the province have been the dominant force in Irish rugby due to a deeper playing pool than the rest

Irish Mirror

Eddie Jones defends England record as sacked coach refuses to rule out Australia role at Rugby World Cup

Eddie Jones has insisted he “wouldn’t do anything differently” despite his England sacking as he refused to rule out a Rugby World Cup switch to rivals Australia.

Evening Standard

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Eddie Jones felt England sacking “was coming” as he refuses to rule out Australia move

Eddie Jones has insisted that he “wouldn’t do anything differently” after giving his first UK interview since being sacked from his position as England head coach

Daily Mirror

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)

I'm A Celeb's Mike Tindall shares Royal family's surprising Christmas dinner tradition

The Rugby Union legend provided an insight into Christmas dinner in the Royal household

Liverpool Echo

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The Rhys Webb interview: Warren can turn Wales around and I have unfinished business

WalesOnline sit down with Rhys Webb to discuss life at the Ospreys and his hopes of forcing his way into Warren Gatland's World Cup plans.

Wales Online

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

The Guardian - UK

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

The Independent UK

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

Welsh internationals have shown their support

Wales Online

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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.

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

Wales Online

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

You can only score by diving into the water!

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

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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

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Steve Borthwick's son tells him to pinch Wales star for England and Dan Biggar flying in France

These are your rugby headlines on Tuesday, December 20.

Wales Online

Six uncapped players emerge on Warren Gatland's Wales radar at just right time

With the Rugby World Cup less than a year away WalesOnline run the rule over six uncapped players who could catch Warren Gatland's eye over the coming weeks and months.

Wales Online

20-year-old player's interview captures hearts of rugby fans as he thanks Adam Jones

The youngster's polite nature impressed reporter Sonja McLaughlan

Evening Standard

RFU chief admits Eddie Jones could take Australia role to exact Rugby World Cup revenge after England sacking

Bill Sweeney has admitted he will be “amazed” if former England boss Eddie Jones does not take up a role with Australia.

AAP

Eddie Jones could still be at RWC: England

England have announced Steve Borthwick to replace the axed Eddie Jones, but admit their former coach could come back to haunt them at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

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