A full list of contents for the January 2016 edition of Rugby World
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Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints American dream Not so long ago, the idea of USA Sevens beating New Zealand in an HSBC World Series tournament would have seemed laughable, but at the Dubai…
Heyneke Meyer quits as Springbok coach
The coaching merry-go-round in the wake of the Rugby World Cup continues unabated with South Africa coach, Heyneke Meyer announcing he is stepping down after four years in the role…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints History boys Connacht beat Munster at Thomond Park for the first time since 1986 and retained their place at the top of the Guinness Pro12 after the 18-12…
French rugby seeks to return to normality
Racing 92 host Toulouse on Saturday afternoon. It will be an emotional occasion, the first professional rugby match to be played in the Parisian region since the murderous ISIS attacks…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Champions stung Wasps produced arguably the performance and result of the weekend, beating three-times European champions Toulon 32-6 at the Ricoh Arena, just a week after kicking off…
Eddie Jones will bring hard work and straight-talking to England role
By Rich Freeman If any of the England players want to know what their new boss is like then they could do a lot worse than contact Toshiaki Hirose. The…
England name Eddie Jones as head coach
England have named 55-year-old Australian Eddie Jones as their head coach. He becomes the side’s first ever foreign coach. The well-travelled Jones has signed a four-year deal which begins in…
Richie McCaw retires as the All Blacks ‘greatest ever’
Imagine you’re taking your seat about to take flight. You’re a little nervous of flying. What would soothe your nerves faster than a stiff drink. Probably the words, ‘this is…
Reaction: Rugby world mourns Jonah Lomu
The rugby world was saddened to hear of the sudden death of All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu, in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The imposing winger first crashed onto…