John Mitchell and Warren Gatland forget friendship for Cardiff evening
7 years ago by The GuardianEngland’s defence coach remembers the old days in Waikato when he and the Wales coach were teammates and housematesJust occasionally in sport there is no escaping one’s past. Once upon a time Warren...
Probable France XV to Face Scotland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReports in France suggest that Jacques Brunel is set to make a few changes to his starting XV following his side's 44-8 loss to England in round two of the Six Nations. Midi Olympique has...
The breakdown will be a key to who gets into the fast lane at Cardiff | Nick Evans
7 years ago by The GuardianEngland will miss Mako Vunipola on Saturday but they have enough ball-carriers to turn on the power against WalesIt is not uncommon to introduce themes every now and then – we often use them at Harlequins...
Monday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Robertson re-commits to the Crusaders Crusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson has confirmed his plans to remain in New Zealand, announcing he has re-committed to the Crusaders and...
England should wind up Warren Gatland and treat Six Nations Wales clash like a World Cup final
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I don't think I coached a game against Wales of this magnitude in my time, where everything is on the line. ,
Ashton ruled out for Wales clash
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland wing Chris Ashton has been ruled out of next weekend's Six Nations clash with Wales due to a calf injury. Coach Eddie Jones named a group of 33 players who would prepare for the match but a minor...
Joe Cokanasiga says he would love to have a run out against Wales
7 years ago by The Guardian• Bath wing fit again after knee injury• Nowell and Ashton stand in his wayJoe Cokanasiga marked his return from a 10-week lay-off worth a try for Bath in their 30-13 Premiership victory over Newcastle...
Wales’s 1969 wing wizard Maurice Richards: ‘I scored the tries but forwards won it’
7 years ago by The GuardianThe scourge of England in Cardiff 50 years ago looks back on a thrilling victory in which he ran in four tries and explains why he switched codes at the end of that yearThey used to say the wind blew hardest...
Chiefs duo sign new deals
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs Director of Rugby Rob Baxter insists he’s edging ever closer to putting in place his squad for next season after two more of his current stars agreed new contracts with the club. Having...
Foley defends kicking record after crucial Super Rugby miss denies Tahs
7 years ago by The GuardianWaratahs 19-20 HurricanesRebels defeat Brumbies in opening Super Rugby gameNSW Waratahs five-eighth Bernard Foley will back himself to make the next kick he takes that’s identical to the crucial one...
