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England to be without skills coach for Six Nations

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones’ England coaching staff has suffered a blow ahead of the Six Nations as newly-appointed skills coach Jason Ryles has chosen not to move to the UK from Australia amid concerns of Covid-19.   It...

England in Six Nations: Jason Ryles absent because of Covid-19 travel fears

5 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Assistant coach Jason Ryles will not be with England for the Six Nations because of travel concerns but hopes to re-join the staff for the summer fixtures.

England to be without Ryles for Six Nations

5 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

England must stage their Guinness Six Nations title defence without respected assistant coach Jason Ryles.

Blair Kinghorn pens new Edinburgh deal

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh and Scotland outside back Blair Kinghorn celebrated his 24th birthday in style today with a new contract extension with his hometown team.   Kinghorn first signed professional terms off...

Chris Ashton on the move again?

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former England winger Chris Ashton looks set to leave Harlequins at the end of the season with the 33-year-old attracting the interest of suitors locally and abroad.    According to The Rugby...

Vunipola: I want to get my elbows and knees dirty

5 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Billy Vunipola will continue to favour playing over training as he plots his own path towards fitness for England's Six Nations title defence.

Old school highlights show just how brutal rugby really was in the 80s

5 years ago by Rugby Dump

A classic throwback to the 1987 Five Nations match between England and Wales in Cardiff highlights just how much the game has moved on in 30 years.

Ealing Trailfinders stun Saracens in thrilling Championship warm-up

5 years ago by The Guardian

Was this a psychological blow landed before these sides set about seeking promotion to the Premiership? Simply a chance for both teams to blow off the cobwebs having not played a competitive match for...

Billy Vunipola 'outstanding' despite Ealing defeat, says Saracens' Mark McCall

5 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Saracens boss Mark McCall says England's Billy Vunipola was 'outstanding' as he stepped up his Six Nations preparation in their loss at Ealing.

Saracens edged out by Ealing

5 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Billy Vunipola completed Saracens' first match since their relegation from the Gallagher Premiership but the England No 8 was powerless to prevent Ealing emerging 27-26 winners.