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My form is having a mental effect on England’s opponents, says Jonny May

7 years ago by The Guardian

The wing is the most improved player in world rugby and, with Wales next up on Saturday, he admits his searing displays now constitute a psychological barrier for opposition teamsAt this rate Jonny May...

Wales turn England changing room into a theatre for Ray Gravell play

7 years ago by The Guardian

• Squad sees actor called Gareth Bale play the late Wales centre• ‘It reminded you of the reasons some of us play rugby’Wales have turned to Gareth Bale to ensure they maintain their winning start...

Six Nations: England squad update

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Eddie Jones has retained 25 players to continue their preparation ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations match against Wales in Cardiff.  Maro Itoje (Saracens) will remain at PennyHill...

Luther Burrell to leave Saints at end of season

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints can today confirm that Luther Burrell will be leaving the Club at the end of the 2018/19 season.   The 31-year-old centre is in his seventh season at Franklin’s Gardens,...

Wales gladiator Alun Wyn Jones rages against the dying of the light | Robert Kitson

7 years ago by The Guardian

With his 132nd Test on Saturday the captain will move within 16 caps of Richie McCaw – and England should expect to be hit by an elemental forceSome statistics in rugby are barely worth collating. The...

Adam Peters signs a new contract with Coventry Rugby

7 years ago by Coventry Rugby

Back-rower Adam Peters has become the latest player to sign a new Coventry Rugby contract.     And like Rob Knox, George Oram and Tony Fenner, the hard-working 24-year-old forward has committed...

France change half-back pairing for Scotland clash

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Romain Ntamack and Antoine Dupont will make up France's half-back pairing for Saturday's home Six Nations meeting with Scotland as Les Bleus make four changes from the defeat to England. Jacques Brunel's...

DUPONT AND NTAMACK AMONG FOUR FRANCE CHANGES FOR SCOTLAND

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack will form an all-new half-back pairing as two of four French changes for their Guinness Six Nations clash against Scotland this weekend. Les Bleus have lost each of their...

ANALYSIS: ENGLAND READY TO FLAUNT THEIR DEPTH IN QUEST TO BE THE BEST

7 years ago by sixnationsrugby.com

Since he first took office at Twickenham, Eddie Jones has made his aim for this England team crystal clear.  In his very first press conference he said: “If I look at England and what we have,...

Ellis Genge hoping to be the man with a dragon tattoo

7 years ago by The Guardian

• England prop building a collection of body art on his right foot • Genge hoping for Six Nations start against Wales on SaturdayHeard the one about the England player hoping to get a Welsh dragon...