APPOINTED: Ireland skills coach Richie Murphy has been appointed as the country’s new under-20 coach after Kieran Campbell’s recent departure. FULL STORY
CONTRACT: England have been handed a 2023 World Cup boost, after Manu Tuilagi opened talks with Sale about a new contract. They suggest a deal could be complete before the end of the season. FULL STORY
HUNTING: The Rugby Paper suggest the Rugby Football Union have sounded out Warren Gatland and Rassie Erasmus amid doubts over the future of Eddie Jones. FULL STORY