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France lock Paul Willemse suspended after red card for 'eye area contact'

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France will be without lock Paul Willemse as they face Scotland in the Six Nations decider on Friday.   The second-rower has been banned for just two games after appearing before a disciplinary...

England to conduct 'brutally honest' Six Nations review but won't rush decision on Jones future

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones will be given time to provide his assessment of the Six Nations as England consider possible changes before the 2023 World Cup.     England will conduct a "brutally honest" internal...

Bundee Aki slapped with 4-week ban

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland centre Bundee Aki has been banned for 4 games following his dangerous tackle on Billy Vunipola during the Six Nations England clash at the weekend.     The red card had been...

Eddie Jones' future with England to be decided next week

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a decidedly bleak 2021 Six Nations campaign, a decision on Eddie Jones’ future with England will be made next week, according to a report in planetrugby.com.   The season will be dissected...

Genge off the hook after attack on Sexton

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England loosehead prop Ellis Genge will receive no sanction after attacking Ireland captain Johnny Sexton’s face with the elbow during their Round 5 Six Nations clash on Saturday evening.   Genge...

Latest World Rankings: Les Bleus get World Rugby Men’s Ranking bonus

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a thrilling end to round five of the Six Nations 2021, France are still in contention for a first Championship title since 2010.       Saturday’s dramatic 32-30 win...

Itoje stands up for Eddie Jones

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England lock Maro Itoje has come out in defence of England head coach Eddie Jones after a disappointing 2021 Six Nations campaign which saw the Roses finish fifth on the overall standings after hoisting...

Sir Clive Woodward picks his Lions XV

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former England and British & Irish Lions head coach Sir Clive Woodward has penned what is in his opinion the best Lions side to tackle the mighty Springboks later this year.   After winning...

Youngs defends English team after disappointing campaign

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England scrumhalf Ben Youngs has hit out at critics after England’s 32-18 loss to Ireland on Saturday evening.   The men in green were decidedly impressive as they systematically brushed Eddie...

Ellis Genge's attack on Johnny Sexton

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

During Ireland’s emphatic victory the English in Dublin on Saturday evening, England’s loosehead prop Ellis Genge carried out a vicious attack on Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton.   As...