England vs France Combined XV
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final game of Round 2 is nearing kick off and 'Le Crunch' will no doubt live up to expectations. We have put together a Combined XV from the starting line ups There are some tough calls, noteably...
Townsend takes the blame for Scotland's defeat to Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland were beaten by Ireland at Murrayfield in the Six Nations on Saturday and head coach Gregor Townsend felt he was to blame. Gregor Townsend shouldered the responsibility...
Balshaw: England will be too strong
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup winner Iain Balshaw felt France were guilty of complacency as they let a 16-0 lead slip to lose against Wales. Iain Balshaw expects France to come out firing...
France cannot roar away from their blocks, warns England’s Billy Vunipola
7 years ago by The Guardian• England No 8 says visitors will be dangerous• ‘When they get momentum they are hard to stop’Billy Vunipola has urged England to fly out of the blocks at Twickenham on Sunday, warning his teammates...
Burden of expectation the only obvious banana skin for England in Le Crunch
7 years ago by The GuardianFrance will set out not to lose at Twickenham rather than to win but the hosts should surely have too much for themAs Eddie Jones plots the second instalment of his side’s Six Nations programme against...
Schmidt Hopeful Sexton Will Be Fit For Italy
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton left Ireland's Six Nations win over Scotland with a head injury and Joe Schmidt hopes he will recover in time to face Italy. Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt is hopeful...
U20 Six Nations Highlights: England v France
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland u20 bounced back from their opening round loss to Ireland u20 as their dominant forward pack paved the way to a 31-19 home win over France u20 in round 2 of the Under 20 Six Nations. The England forwards...
Davies frustrated despite win
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJonathan Davies conceded Wales will have to improve their performance considerably against England after toiling to victory over Italy in the Six Nations on Saturday. Warren Gatland's...
Wales scrap to Six Nations success over Italy
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was another struggle for Wales but Warren Gatland's side battled their way to a 26-15 Six Nations win over Italy in Rome on Saturday. Wales made it two wins from two in the...
Best hails Ireland reaction as champions get off the mark
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTries from Conor Murray, Jacob Stockdale and Keith Earls saw Ireland victorious at Scotland, giving Rory Best encouragement. Rory Best praised Ireland for their reaction to defeat...
