Essentially, he came out fighting for his credibility, defending the progress of his team and defending the coaching of that team in a climate where key personnel such as Felix Jones have unsettling quit the set-up.
As Sir Bill Beaumont hands over the baton of leading international rugby, the outgoing World Rugby Chairman has described his time in charge of the sport as “an indescribable privilege”.
The world's greatest players are set to descend on Europe over the next month with several set to quicken the pulse
Stade Francais defence coach Paul Gustard believes his new Paris neighbour Owen Farrell will “probably be the signing of the season” in the Top 14 in 2024/25.
Scotland player ratings: Gregor Townsend's Scotland kept their unbeaten run across the Americas alive as they overcame a passionate Chile side 52 - 11. Here is a breakdown of how the Scottish players performed in Santiago.
Gloucester Rugby couldn't make their early advantage tell as they succumbed to a powerful display from the Hollywoodbets Sharks who won the EPCR Challenge Cup final 36 - 22 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in North London.
With Ben Earl and Max Malins set to move on loan to Bristol Bears next season, is it a good move for the players and clubs involved?
England and South Africa are set to contest the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday in Yokohama, but which of the two nations has the advantage going in?
The All Blacks and the Springboks could play each other up to three times in 2019, with each match increasing in importance. The winner of tonight's clash, however, could take a big advantage into the World Cup.
Max Ojomoh might have a famous name, but there is a lot more to his game than that. The young Bath prospect could be something special in the senior game and we take a look at why.