Eddie inspired by Jonny, Pep

England coach Eddie Jones has been inspired by the attitude and approach of former World Cup-winner Jonny Wilkinson and football coach Pep Guardiola.

Novès tempers expectations

New French coach Guy Novès has lamented the lack of preparation time ahead of the team’s Six Nations opener against Italy on 6 February.

Toulon deny Wasps

Drew Mitchell scored an 81st-minute try as Toulon beat Wasps 15-11 in the European Champions Cup, while Racing and Northampton also recorded wins on Sunday.

Sarries to host quarter-final

Saracens secured a 33-17 win over Ulster in their European Champions Cup match at Allianz Park on Saturday, while there were also wins for Munster, Bordeaux, Oyonnax, Leinster, Leicester and the Ospreys.

Blitzboks ready for next challenge

Coach Neil Powell believes the Blitzboks will be even better prepared for the next two legs of the World Rugby Sevens Series in Wellington and Sydney.

Fleck appreciates support

Stormers coach Robbie Fleck says they will continue to embrace the philosophy of a ‘coaching collective’ as preparation intensifies for Vodacom Super Rugby.