Monday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLima Sopoaga still in the All Blacks mix? Wasps-bound playmaker Lima Sopoaga has not been included in the Kiwis' first Test camp of the year in Christchurch but the All Blacks have refused...
Joe Schmidt sets sights on grand slam after Ireland secure Six Nations title
8 years ago by The Guardian• Schmidt incredibly relieved to have championship in the bag• Gregor Townsend felt Scotland were miles ahead of recent showingThey are champions, but the real business awaits at Twickenham. Ireland...
Every England player lost their fight with the French
8 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Given the positive impact Eddie Jones has made on England rugby union it would be easy to suggest that back-to-back losses against Scotland and France are no big deal. ,
Every England player lost their fight with the French
8 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Given the positive impact Eddie Jones has made on England rugby union it would be easy to suggest that back-to-back losses against Scotland and France are no big deal. ,
England’s misery in Paris underlines home truths facing Eddie Jones
8 years ago by The GuardianLimp loss to France caps a year of decline for a coach whose methods are under renewed scrutiny as in-form Ireland loomThis time 12 months ago England were sitting where Ireland are now. They had just...
Don Armand called up but Eddie Jones does not expect quick England fix
8 years ago by The Guardian• Player in squad to face Ireland after Lawes and Hughes ruled out• ‘We probably won’t get better at breakdown until the World Cup’Don Armand has been called up by Eddie Jones for England’s...
Six Nations Highlights: France v England
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance beat England 22-16 in a game that was plagued by penalties. Both sides started slow and went into the halftime tied at 9 all. The second half was slightly more exciting with both sides managing...
Don Armand gets England call up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named a 32 man squad to begin preparations for England’s final 6 Nations match against Ireland at Twickenham stadium. Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints) and Nathan...
Six Nations Round 4: Team of the Week
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCian Healy Very solid at scrum time. He got through an impressive amount of work at the breakdown, both offensively and defensively. Carried dynamically throughout, consistently getting over the...
Lionel Beauxis shocker nearly costs France dramatic win at home
8 years ago by Rugby DumpFrance claimed a hard-earned win over England at the Stade de France on Saturday night. However, things got unnecessarily dramatic with time up as Lionel Beauxis failed to find touch with what should...
