Rugby coaches

Mallet full of praise for De Villiers

Mail & Guardian (Free subscription) | yesterday

Italy's South African coach Nick Mallett has paid tribute to his countryman and Springboks opposite number Peter de Villiers ahead of Saturday's Test.

Preview: Italy vs Springboks

Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | yesterday

Keo.co.za analyses the key match ups of Saturday’s Test in Udine and picks a winner. If everything had gone to plan, the Boks would be heading to Udine with three wins from as many tour matches. In that event, coach Peter de Villiers would’ve had the luxury of resting his key players or alternatively giving the [...]

Smit happy with Paddy decision

Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | yesterday

John Smit backed Paddy O’Brien’s criticism of Stuart Dickinson’s performance, but doesn’t believe there will be anything like that from Alain Rolland in Udine. O’Brien publicly derided Dickinson for his officiating in Italy’s Test against the All Blacks, a move which upset coach Peter de Villiers. The Boks have submitted detailed complaints to O’Brien before,...

England must move wide and keep the ball in hand to combat All Black threat | Shaun Edwards

The Guardian (Free subscription) | yesterday

Martin Johnson's team were never going to overwhelm Argentina so any win against New Zealand would do very nicely Sorry, but I'm mystified at the fuss. What did people expect? England, minus a hatful of first-choice players, lost to Australia, but then again the rankings say the Wallabies are the third best side in the world. Then England beat Argentina and in that respect you could argue that they...

Boks ring changes as Italy Test looms

Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | yesterday

SOUTH Africa coach Peter de Villiers has made four changes from the team beaten by France last weekend for tomorrow's clash with Italy in Udine.

• Four changes for South Africa - Top Stories: BreakingNews.ie

Warren Gatland could make James Hook move permanent

Daily Express (Free subscription) | yesterday

WARREN GATLAND and James Hook are at odds over the player's long-term international future as Wales's selection dilemma continues.

Getting the balance right is answer to rugby’s ills, says Gatland

icWales (Free subscription) | yesterday

Rugby correspondent Simon Roberts hears Wales coach Warren Gatland explain why kicking has become such a prevalent part of the modern-day game

Pumas out to punish Gatland

icWales (Free subscription) | yesterday

IT WOULDN’T be an international week these days without Warren Gatland embarking on a spot of mind games – and he hasn’t disappointed ahead of tomorrow’s showdown with Argentina.

Boks expect tough Test in Italy

Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers said he is expecting a tough encounter when his team faces Italy at the Stadio Friuli in Udine on Saturday.

Udine a dry run for Dublin

Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

The Springboks need to use the Italy Test as a dress rehearsal for next week’s tour-definer in Dublin. Peter de Villiers spoke about winning all five tour matches, and he also said momentum would be important on a difficult trip to Europe. The Boks have lost their first three games, and will find it difficult to [...]

Edwards rules out England

The Independent (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

Shaun Edwards has declared he is not in contention for the England coaching job in his original code.

Argentine diplomacy after their scrum is belittled

icWales (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

ARGENTINA last night neatly side-stepped Warren Gatland’s attempt to belittle the power of their scrum and the style of rugby which took them to a sensational and deserved third place finish at the 2007 World Cup.

• Argentina make two changes for Wales game - ireland.com
• Pumas make two changes for Wales - BBC Sport
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Davies told to fill creative gap

Sport Experts (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

Coach Warren Gatland says new boy Jonathan Davies could be the man to solve Wales’ problems at centre.

Pumas calm over Warren Gatland scrum claims

icWales (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

Argentina have made a diplomatic response after Wales boss Warren Gatland questioned the Pumas’ unofficial status as world rugby’s most revered scrummagers.

• Pumas ready for 'tough' Wales - Skysports.com

Pumas take the diplomatic route

Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

Argentina have made a diplomatic response to Wales' boss Warren Gatland's comments about the strenght of the Pumas' scrum.