Jack Willis earns England debut against Georgia in Autumn Nations Cup
5 years ago by The GuardianEddie Jones hands Ollie Lawrence a first start for EnglandJones changes seven players from side that beat ItalyJack Willis will make his England debut against Georgia on Saturday while Eddie Jones has...
Waller and Ludlam to lead Saints
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLewis Ludlam has been named Northampton Saints’ co-captain for the 2020/21 season by Director of Rugby Chris Boyd, and will lead the squad alongside Alex Waller this term. The 24-year-old...
England make surprise call to Dylan Hartley for advice on tackling Georgia
5 years ago by The GuardianFormer England captain was at training sessionYoungs: ‘We have to be ready for that physical confrontation’The former captain Dylan Hartley was a surprise addition to England’s training bubble on...
Coach will continue to allow his players to smash him after viral video proved a hit
5 years ago by Rugby DumpEngland defence coach John Mitchell has said that he will continue dressing up as the opposition as Georgia enter the sights of Eddie Jones’ Six Nations champions.
Leicester Tigers sign South African tighthead prop
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of South African front-rower Luan de Bruin for the 2020/21 season. The 27-year-old will join Tigers from the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein, where de Bruin...
Ireland name two uncapped players for Wales on Friday
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster winger James Lowe’s heart would have skipped a beat after the recent announcement of the Ireland team to take on Wales in the first round of the Autumn Nations Cup on Saturday. Lowe...
Remaining Women's 6 Nations Matches Cancelled
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix Nations Rugby today announced it has taken the difficult decision to cancel the remaining three matches of the 2020 Women’s Six Nations Championship. Recent Government...
State of the nations: how the Autumn Nations Cup contenders shape up | Robert Kitson
5 years ago by The GuardianEngland should be more ambitious, Georgia can show what they can do while Wales could face a long monthEngland Related: Eddie Jones’s forwards selection ploy 'quite weird', says Georgia captain Related:...
Eddie Jones’s forwards selection policy 'quite weird', says Georgia captain
5 years ago by The GuardianEngland head coach may select nine forwards in squadJones utilised forward on wing against Georgia in 2015The Georgia captain, Merab Sharikadze, has described Eddie Jones’s ploy of selecting nine forwards...
British and Irish Lions Tour still in doubt with D-Day set - report
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa is still not guaranteed to take place due to Coivd-19 with its scheduled dates and the tour entirely still under threat. According to...
