ANALYSIS: Tom Curry will look to replicate David Pocock at no.8 for England
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones threw a surprise in selecting his first team since the Rugby World Cup Final against the Springboks with Tom Curry starting in no.8 jersey following Billy Vunipola's injury that has ultimately...
‘We’re All Pretty Excited About The Way Andy Wants To Play’ – Catt
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsHaving experienced the Guinness Six Nations before as an England player and an Italy attack coach, Mike Catt is excited to be part of a new regime for Ireland’s Championship opener against Scotland...
England spring surprise with Furbank at full-back for Six Nations opener
6 years ago by The Guardian• Player fills void left by Anthony Watson withdrawal• Charlie Ewels a surprise selection in the second rowGeorge Furbank will win his first cap in England’s Six Nations opener against France on...
Tom Curry starts at 8 as Eddie Jones names England team to play France
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Eddie Jones has selected his side to play France in England’s opening match of the 2020 Guinness Six Nations in Paris on Sunday. Owen Farrell is named at inside centre...
Six Nations 2020: Team-by-team guide
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Scotland are the only sides without a new head coach for the 2020 edition of the Six Nations. Four head coaches will take charge of their first Six Nations matches when the...
Six Nations predictions: France v England to set tone in year of change
6 years ago by The GuardianOpening weekend could signpost championship’s destiny as all six nations hope to find post-World Cup rhythm fastWho will win? I was tempted to say France until I studied the record books one last time....
The Breakdown – A statistical look at the first round of the Six Nations
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations returns this weekend, with defending champions Wales hosting Italy, England facing France and Ireland taking on Scotland. Wales begin the defence of their Six Nations...
The first try of the Super Rugby season did not disappoint!
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues and Chiefs kicked off the 2020 Super Rugby season at Eden Park on Friday. The Blues got off to a wonderful start with USA International Tony Lamborn scoring on his debut for the Auckland-based...
England blew it by missing out on Shaun Edwards - the man who can lead France to Six Nations glory
6 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: If France are to become a world force again, Fabian Galthie and Edwards must conjure up the chemistry and close working partnership that Edwards had with Warren Gatland ,
Six Nations is a time to enjoy all Europe’s little differences
6 years ago by The GuardianEngland have to recover from World Cup disappointment while the new coaches at Ireland, France and Wales will hope for an instant impactThese are changing times – politically, environmentally, societally...
