Jones draws positive from France defeat

Eddie Jones went looking for the positives despite Australia losing for the fifth straight game under his new reign, beaten 41-17 by France in their World Cup warm-up international on Sunday to leave the Wallabies with their backs to the wall for next month’s tournament.

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Rassie to stay until end of 2023 World Cup
SA Director of rugby Rassie Erasmus

Rassie to stay until end of 2023 World Cup

Rassie Erasmus will reportedly stay with SA Rugby until at least after the 2023 World Cup in France, but his long-term future remains up in the air amid links with the England coaching job.

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Jones: Rassie correct, but disrespectful
Eddie Jones shakes hands with Rassie Erasmus

Jones: Rassie correct, but disrespectful

England head coach Eddie Jones has shared his views about the controversial video in which Rassie Erasmus pointed out errors made by Australian referee Nic Berry during the first Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions.

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Jones: Will ageing Boks make it to 2023?
Duane Vermeulen is tackled by Tom Curry and Jonny May

Jones: Will ageing Boks make it to 2023?

England coach Eddie Jones has questioned whether the Springbok veterans will be able to sustain their excellent form until the 2023 World Cup.

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Jones defends Farrell tackles
Owen Farrell tackles Izack Rodda.

Jones defends Farrell tackles

England coach Eddie Jones says Owen Farrell’s tackles will only become a problem if referees start penalising them.
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