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The Irishman will lead out his side against New Zealand at Eden Park Peter O’Mahony has been described as “exactly the character you need” for a British and Irish Lions tour as he prepares to captain the tourists against New Zealand on Saturday. Lions assistant coach Graham Rowntree also believes there is an element of…
Warren Gatland looks on during a British and Irish Lions training session Graham Rowntree says the British and Irish Lions are “ready to go” as preparations intensify for Saturday’s first Test against New Zealand at Eden Park. The Lions have returned to Auckland from Hamilton, where they recorded their biggest win of the tour so…
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Sam Warburton will miss the Lions’ clash with Crusaders Graham Rowntree has “no doubt” Sam Warburton will play again for the British and Irish Lions before the start of the All Blacks Test series. Captain Warburton will miss Saturday’s Crusaders clash in Christchurch after picking up an ankle injury in the Lions’ tour-opening 13-7 win…
John Kingston Harlequins have announced a new management set-up for next season. The Aviva Premiership club have confirmed John Kingston will replace the outgoing Conor O’Shea as director of rugby. Kingston will be replaced as head coach by Mark Mapletoft, while Graham Rowntree will join as their new forwards coach. Long-serving number eight Nick Easter, meanwhile, will become defence coach….
Graham Rowntree, Stuart Lancaster, Mike Catt and Andy Farrell Andy Farrell, Graham Rowntree and Mike Catt are to leave their positions as England assistant coaches. The Rugby Football Union confirmed their departures on Monday, and it follows Stuart Lancaster’s exit as head coach last month after England recently became the first host nation in the…
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Andy Farrell and Graham Rowntree England coaches Andy Farrell and Graham Rowntree will be confined to limited roles against Uruguay on Saturday after World Rugby found that they were in breach of match officials protocols. The pair will not be allowed to access the tunnel area at Manchester City Stadium and/or changing room area during…
Graham Rowntree watches on in England training England forwards coach Graham Rowntree believes Wales will enter the World Cup showdown at Twickenham on Saturday night with “doubts in their minds”. Since being routed in Cardiff two years ago, Stuart Lancaster’s men have won their last two matches against their Six Nations rivals, including a rousing 21-16…
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England head coach Stuart Lancaster The RFU have extended Stuart Lancaster’s contract as England head coach until 2020. Following his appointment in March 2012, the 44-year-old has seen his side finish runner-up in three Six Nations championships. Lancaster’s coaching team – forwards coach Graham Rowntree, backs coach Andy Farrell and attacking skills coach Mike Catt…
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