Six Nations: seven things to look out for this weekend
9 years ago by The GuardianBilly Vunipola’s return should boost England, while Ireland are likely to struggle without Conor Murray and France may be distracted by domestic mattersThe significance of Billy Vunipola’s return for...
England name squad for final match against Ireland
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his side for England’s final match of the RBS 6 Nations against Ireland at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.There are two changes to the starting XV that beat Scotland in last weekend’s...
Wednesday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKerr-Barlow signs for La Rochelle Chiefs half-back Tawera Kerr-Barlow will leave New Zealand at the end of 2017 to join French club La Rochelle. The 25-test cap All Black signed a three-year...
England retain 25 for Ireland clash
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland coach Eddie Jones has retained 25 players to prepare for Saturday’s 6 Nations game against Ireland at Aviva Stadium. Elliot Daly continues to progress through his graduated return-to-play...
Monday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster lose Marcell Coetzee through injury Ulster have lost South African flanker Marcell Coetzee through injury following their 62-21 victory over Zebre. It is unclear how long the flanker...
Six Nations: Team of the Weekend
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 4 of the 6 Nations took place over the weekend. Another highly entertaining round of action took place. England notched their 2nd successive 6 Nations title and travel to Dublin in the final round...
England 6 Nations Squad Update
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby31 players have assembled at Pennyhill Park to prepare for England's final game against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium. Sale Sharks forward Josh Beaumont and Saracens Alex Lozowski have been called...
‘Congratulations England’: reading between the lines of New Zealand’s reaction
9 years ago by The GuardianEngland’s equalling of the All Blacks’ record has been met with magnanimity, but many in the country think some win records are more equal than othersA little less than three years ago, the New Zealand...
England side to face Scotland for Round 4
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has made three changes to the England starting XV that beat Italy in the third round of the 2017 RBS 6 Nations to maintain England’s unbeaten start to the Championship. In the...
Wednesday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Afoa given one-week ban John Afoa of Gloucester Rugby was cited for dangerously tackling Tim Sweil of Harlequins in the first half of the Premiership match between Gloucester and Harlequins...
