Scotland seeking launchpad with landmark win against Ireland | Bryn Palmer
6 years ago by The GuardianGregor Townsend’s men are desperate to begin their Six Nations campaign with a first victory in Dublin since 2010Scotland have proved adept at throwing off the shackles of history in recent Six Nations:...
Greig Laidlaw could spend a season in France's second division with his next club - reports
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Scotland captain and scrumhalf Greig Laidlaw will leave Clermont at the end of the season and could end up in the PROD2 according to reports in France. The 34-year-old's contract with...
Launchbury out of Six Nations opener
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland second-rower Joe Launchbury has been ruled out of England opening Six Nations fixture against France with a knee injury. Launchbury sustained the injury in the 27-0 Challenge Cup...
Joe Launchbury ruled out of England's Six Nations opener against France
6 years ago by The GuardianWasps second-row sidelined by knee injuryLaunchbury may be fit for clash with ScotlandEngland will contest their Six Nations opener against France without Joe Launchbury after the Wasps captain was ruled...
Shaun Edwards: ‘I sensed France really wanted me. That’s why I went’
6 years ago by The GuardianFrance’s defence coach discusses why he left Wales, sidestepped Wigan and would like to work for EnglandShaun Edwards’s French is coming along fine. “I wouldn’t be able to have a long conversation,”...
France captain Ollivon does not expect Saracens' troubles to impact England
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance captain Charles Ollivon does not believe Saracens' impending relegation from the Premiership will have any impact on England. Saracens' troubles will not make facing England in...
France cuts down to 28-man squad ahead of England clash
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthié has announced the list of 28 players who will remain in Nice this weekend for the preparation of the Six Nations. 14 players will be made available...
Finn Russell dismissed from Scotland Six Nations' squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland's star playmaker Finn Russell has been dismissed from the Scotland Six Nations' training camp just 9 days out from their opening game. Scotland open their 2020 Six Nations account against...
England dogged by domestic woes as Six Nations rivals talk up new eras | Robert Kitson
6 years ago by The GuardianFour of the six sides under new management struck an upbeat note at launch while England grapple with Saracens falloutFive of the teams at the Six Nations launch at a chilly Tobacco Dock in London’s...
Eddie Jones to gather England squad for peace talks over Saracens furore
6 years ago by The Guardian• Coach wants club rivalries quashed ahead of Six Nations• ‘We need everything on the table. If players are angry, say’Eddie Jones will hold clear-the-air talks with his England squad to try and...
