Editors Intro
Welcome to Issue 8
Slightly later than usual today (sorry!)
Lots big speculation in the media today around who is next up for the All Blacks top job and some interesting commentary on Marcus Smith being left out of the England squad.
Crack open a meal deal, get a brew and dive into today's curated newsletter.
Ben
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Latest News
Six Nations 2023: Marcus Smith left out of England squad preparing for match against France - BBC Sport
Fly-half Marcus Smith will "benefit from game time" after being released to play for Harlequins this weekend, says England head coach Steve Borthwick.
bbc.co.uk
The promise Steve Borthwick has made to the excluded Marcus Smith
Steve Borthwick has made a promise to Marcus Smith about the England squad that will gather next Sunday evening to prepare for France.
rugbypass.com
Jones reject Ollie Lawrence explains why he fits Borthwick's England
Ollie Lawrence has explained why he feels a very different player with England under Steve Borthwick than under previous coach Eddie Jones.
rugbypass.com
Six Nations 2024 fixtures: England begin men's campaign in Rome; Ireland start in France; Wales host Scotland | Rugby Union News | Sky Sports
England will begin their men's 2024 Six Nations campaign away to Italy in Rome, while Ireland will open the championship away to France on Friday night.
skysports.com
British and Irish Lions: Best & Bowe back Women's Lions tour - BBC Sport
Former British and Irish Lions Rory Best and Tommy Bowe say a Women's Lions tour would help to further grow the women's game.
bbc.co.uk
All Blacks Coach: The front runner, contender, outside bets and wild card : PlanetRugby
The front runner, contender, outside bets and wild card for who could replace Ian Foster as head coach of the All Blacks after the Rugby World Cup.
planetrugby.com
NRL club bosses dismiss Eddie Jones' plans to lure rugby league's biggest stars to rugby union | Daily Mail Online
NRL clubs believe Rugby Australia poses no threat to the code and have dismissed Eddie Jones' attempts to lure players away from rugby league as nothing to be concerned about.
dailymail.co.uk
Women's Six Nations 2023: Ireland include eight uncapped players in squad - BBC Sport
Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams names eight uncapped players in his squad for the 2023 Women's Six Nations.
bbc.co.uk
Six Nations: Two Cents Rugby picks his top five players of Round Three : PlanetRugby
With the third week of the Six Nations in the bag, Two Cents Rugby picks five of the standout players of the round and there's just one country missing out.
planetrugby.com
The Shaunagh Brown reaction to possible B&I Lions women's tour
Ex-England player Shaunagh Brown has hailed the possibility of a B&I Lions women’s tour joining a sport where the potential is limitless.
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