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Wales fans feel missed bonus point in Italy could come back to haunt them

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

After two rounds of this year’s Six Nations, England and Wales remain the only two unbeaten teams. However, while both are still on course for the Grand Slam, each team will have contrasting emotions.

England’s Mako Vunipola faces ankle scan in build-up to Wales eliminator

7 years ago by The Guardian

• Tighthead prop hobbled off against France with injury problem• Morgan Parra breaks ranks and questions coach’s methodsEngland were last night on Monday waiting on the result of a scan on Mako Vunipola...

England kicking on but strategy for Wales could include power game | Nick Evans

7 years ago by The Guardian

France caved under pressure from kicking but Eddie Jones may mix it up with Tuilagi and the Vunipolas against WalesFrance’s death by a thousand kicks at Twickenham started the week before in Paris. England...

Latest World Rankings: Ireland Close The Gap On New Zealand While Brazil Home In On Record Ranking

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brazil close in on their best-ever position in the World Rugby Rankings after a superb comeback win against Canada in the Americas Rugby Championship, while Georgia, Spain and Belgium are all on the up,...

CONFIRMED: O'Brien Signs For The Exiles

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish has today announced the signing of Sean O’Brien, who will join the club in December 2019.       The 31-year-old is regarded as one of the finest back row players in...

‘The Italy Game Is Going To Be A Cracker’ – Griggs

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland Women’s head coach Adam Griggs believes Friday’s 22-5 bonus point win over Scotland in Glasgow gives his side confidence and something to build on heading into the middle round of the...

George Hails 'Genius' Farrell

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jamie George considers Owen Farrell to be possibly the best player in the world after his latest masterclass.     Jamie George hailed Owen Farrell as a "genius" after he produced another...

Latest Kyle Sinckler antics provoke stern Nigel Owens lecture

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

Kyle Sinckler is quickly building a solid front row resume, both for Harlequins and England. That being said, the tighthead is also known for letting his emotions get the better of him on occasion. This...

Six Nations Round Two Player Of The Week

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another week of Six Nations action has come and gone with Ireland bouncing back from their defeat to England, while both Wales and England kept their hopes of a Grand Slam alive.    There were...

Six Nations: talking points from second round of fixtures

7 years ago by The Guardian

Player welfare versus flow of the game, Ireland’s own Beauden Barrett and England kicking on with al All Blacks tacticEarly this season officials were hard on players whose acts risked causing a head...