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Six Nations games set to go ahead as scheduled

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Six Nations organisers have said that that the remaining fixtures will go ahead as planned despite Ireland's clash with Italy called off due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus. The governing...

Cullen backs Sexton to prove worth as Ireland captain

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Leo Cullen insists Johnny Sexton will prove his worth as Ireland captain, and has backed his out-half to come back stronger after last Sunday’s Six Nations defeat to England.

England await news on Italy trip as coronavirus threatens Six Nations

6 years ago by The Guardian

Ireland v Italy is first game to be called offEngland due to travel to Rome on 14 MarchThe Six Nations has been plunged into chaos after Ireland’s match against Italy was called off by the Irish government...

Ireland Squad Update: Dillane and Heffernan Return to Connacht Squad

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ultan Dillane and David Heffernan have been released from Ireland camp in Dublin this week in order to travel with Connacht to South Africa for their Guinness PRO14 fixture against the Southern Kings....

Saints announce quartet of contract renewals

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints can today confirm that Harry Mallinder, Tom Collins, Paul Hill and Ahsee Tuala have all signed new deals to remain at Franklin’s Gardens.   The quartet boast just under...

Watson makes England training squad before Wales game

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Absent for the opening three matches of the Six Nations, Anthony Watson is back in the mix for England this week.     Anthony Watson could feature for England for the first time in the 2020...

Dooley: England’s Saracens’ stars proved their worth

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

After watching England’s Saracens stars bully Ireland last Sunday, Peter Dooley says Leinster will have to front up physically if they are to keep their European Champions Cup hopes alive.

What games have been impacted by the Coronavirus

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A number of rugby matches around the world have already been impacted by the spread of the coronavirus.  The virus has claimed over 3,825 lives around the world and it is believed that there are more...

Six Nations over for Ireland prop Healy

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cian Healy will miss the remainder of the Six Nations after the prop was injured during Ireland's loss to England. Ireland prop Cian Healy will play no further part in the Six Nations due to a hip injury.   The...

Wales wing Josh Adams to miss rest of Six Nations with ankle injury

6 years ago by The Guardian

Player needs surgery on injury sustained in loss to FranceWRU statement says he ‘could return in 12 weeks’The prolific Wales wing Josh Adams has been ruled out of his side’s remaining Six Nations...