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Hogg has no interest in war of words ahead of Calcutta Cup clash

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stuart Hogg says Scotland are too consumed with plans to turn over England at Murrayfield on Saturday to engage in a war of words.     England head coach Eddie Jones yet again started the...

Finn Russell row has echoes of past for Townsend and Scotland | Andy Bull

6 years ago by The Guardian

Gregor Townsend fell out with the Scotland coach 22 years ago but now he is in charge and is waiting for an apologyThe best, most richly gifted fly-half in Scotland has been dropped; he and his coaches...

Watch: Highlanders and Sharks players can't help but laugh at streaker in Dunedin

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks went two from two to start the season after crushing the Highlanders 42-20 in Dunedin.     The Sharks dazzled against the Highlanders with Springboks wing Makazole Mapimpi...

Six Nations France v Italy preview

6 years ago by Rugby World

Buoyed by their Six Nations victory over England, France are heavy favourites to brush off an Italy side reeling from a rout by Wales. But the Azzurri will see things differently Men at the helm: France's...

Brumbies and Sharks impress by sealing early back-to-back Super Rugby wins

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Irae Simone set the ball rolling for the battling Brumbies in a fine win over the Rebels, while the Sharks dazzled against the Highlanders.       The Brumbies snapped a four-game losing...

Players of the Day - Super Rugby

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks and the Brumbies made it two from two in this year’s Super Rugby competition and here is our look at friday’s top performers.    Aphelele Fassi - Sharks   Fassi...

Brilliant! Joe Marler's touch of class for France debutant Haouas

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Marler is really the gift that keeps on giving.   The England loosehead paid tribute to his opposing tighthead Mohamed Haouas, who made his test debut against England in Round One of the Six...

Interesting stats and facts ahead of Round Two of the Six Nations

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After both recorded opening wins, Ireland and Wales clash in Dublin. Meanwhile, there's the small matter of a Calcutta Cup clash.       The opening round of fixtures in this year's...

ANALYSIS: England and France dissected after their opening game of the Six Nations

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of Round One of the 2020 Six Nations, we spoke with Professional Omar Mouneimne to get his views on how the new coaches could approach the Six Nations as well as what Eddie Jones and Gregor...

England’s Eddie Jones says he is subjected to verbal abuse ‘every day’

6 years ago by The Guardian

• Coach accepts abuse comes with the job as head coach• England under-prepared before defeat in France, he saysEddie Jones has claimed he is subjected to verbal abuse by members of the public on a...