Pivac unhappy with officials after Wales suffer defeat to France
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales look highly unlikely to retain their Six Nations title after a loss to France, but Wayne Pivac felt they were hard done by. Wayne Pivac was unimpressed with the officiating after...
Edwards' defence sticks for 80 minutes as France's replacements step up to shut down Wales in the final two minutes
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was a lot to debate and admire about France's fantastic 27-23 victory over Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday as Romain Ntamack guided France to victory that brought an...
Ciara Griffin: Captain’s Run
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe day of Captain’s Run is more than just a light training session; there’s plenty of preparation to finalise. We hear from S&C coach Orlaith Curran and Ireland captain Ciara Griffin ahead...
Eddie Jones expects England to face ‘titanic’ Six Nations clash against Ireland
6 years ago by The Guardian• Ireland bidding to clinch triple crown at Twickenham • Jones: ‘They have players who aspire to be No 1 in Europe’Eddie Jones believes Sunday’s “titanic clash” with Ireland will be a battle...
England’s Jonathan Joseph happy to wing it on way to milestone
6 years ago by The GuardianBath centre is unfazed by switching positions for the Six Nations game against IrelandEddie Jones’s habit of encouraging flexibility among players over recent months goes beyond Sunday’s match against...
Ntamack silences Grand Slam talk after France end Cardiff hoodoo
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance kept their Grand Slam hopes live with a famous win in Cardiff, but Romain Ntamack says they are not getting ahead of themselves. Romain Ntamack says Six Nations leaders France are not discussing...
Fabien Galthié and Shaun Edwards’s French revolution outmuscles Wales | Ian Malin
6 years ago by The GuardianFrance showed no signs of travel sickness to quieten the Cardiff crowd and remain in the hunt for a grand slam triumphIt used to be a cliche to say that France do not travel well in this competition and...
Stormers stay perfect at rainy Newlands, Black gives Bulls the Blues
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was a shortage of free-flowing rugby on a damp day in Cape Town, but Super Rugby leaders the Stormers got the job done. The Stormers maintained their 100 per cent Super Rugby record by grinding out...
‘This Is Really Where We’re Going To Judge Ourselves’ – Griggs
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsEmpowered by their bonus point triumphs over Scotland and Wales, Ireland Women’s head coach Adam Griggs believes his squad are in a good place ahead of Sunday’s Six Nations showdown with England...
Scotland ease pressure on Townsend as Italy look destined for another wooden spoon
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStuart Hogg, Chris Harris and Adam Hastings crossed as Scotland claimed their first win of the 2020 Six Nations by beating Italy. Scotland eased some of the pressure on head coach Gregor...
