Stars, drama and upsets: what to expect in Six Nations’ final straight | Gerard Meagher
8 years ago by The GuardianCan anyone unseat Ireland at the top? Who will make the difference in the final two rounds? And can Italy win a game?Ireland will claim a first Six Nations title since 2015 if they achieve a bonus-point...
REPORTS: Saints target former Hurricanes duo
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to the Rugby Paper departing Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd is reportedly eyeing a pair of former Hurricanes and All Blacks plying their trade in England. Boyd is reportedly looking...
Monday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJono Gibbes named as new Waikato Mitre 10 Cup coach Former Waikato captain Jono Gibbes has been appointed as the new head coach of Waikato for the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup. Gibbes, 41, will return to...
Aviva Premiership - Team of the Week
8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Greg Bateman - Leicester Tigers Bateman was one of the key performers in his side's demolition of Worcester this afternoon. He made 13 carries for a staggering total of 46 metres gained. He...
Gritty Kyle Sinckler steps in give Harlequins victory over Bath
8 years ago by The Guardian• Harlequins 20-5 Bath• England prop makes immediate impact on comeback from injuryKyle Sinckler sets about winning his England place back on Monday with a spring in his step after a timely reminder...
Joe Simmonds’ early flurry kickstarts Exeter’s dominant deposing of Saracens
8 years ago by The Guardian• Exeter 24-12 Saracens• Joe Simmonds kicks four penalties as brother Sam makes comebackIt has been a wintry week in the south-west but here was something to warm local hearts. As well as securing...
Mathieu Bastareaud the cult hero matures to give France stability
8 years ago by The GuardianPowerful centre is in the form of his life and will pose plenty of problems for England in the Six Nations next SaturdayThe foreword to Mathieu Bastareaud’s book Tête Haute (Head Held High), in...
Eddie Jones’s recipe for England revival: embrace the pain and react | Paul Rees
8 years ago by The GuardianCoach wants pain of Scotland defeat to drive England to a much-improved performance against France in the Six NationsTrains may be off the Eddie Jones travel agenda for the time being but training in the...
Wales’ Gareth Anscombe seeks strong finish to Six Nations campaign of near misses
8 years ago by The Guardian• Full-back ‘disappointed’ by narrow losses to England and Ireland• Wales end campaign with home games against Italy and FranceGareth Anscombe believes Wales can finish the Six Nations strongly...
Sam Simmonds in England squad for Six Nations game against France
8 years ago by The Guardian• Back-row returns earlier than expected from shoulder injury• Zach Mercer, Denny Solomona and Alex Lozowski called upSam Simmonds has been named in England’s squad to prepare for Saturday’s Six...
