Sam Simmonds' power source revealed as England thump Italy
8 years ago by Rugby DumpEngland claimed a convincing 46-15 win in Rome on Sunday. The defending Six Nations champions kicked into gear in the last quarter, giving the final scoreline a slightly different feel to the majority...
Six Nations: talking points from the opening weekend
8 years ago by The GuardianItaly need a pack to complement their impressive youngsters, Scarlets and Wales combine and Johnny Sexton finds a wayOne of the most striking elements of England’s seven-try victory in Rome was the wraparound...
England Player Ratings vs Italy
8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Mako Vunipola - 7/10 Had some nice hands and worked hard round the pitch for England. Scrummaged well too. 2. Dylan Hartley - 6/10 Standard performance from Hartley, scrummaged...
Red-hot England run Italy ragged in Rome
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auEngland scored seven tries on the way to an emphatic 46-15 win away to Italy as they began the defence of their Six Nations title in style. Winger Anthony Watson got England off to a flying start with...
Eddie Jones names England squad for Six Nations Opener
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play Italy in Rome on Sunday 4 February. Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints) captains an experienced side with 689 caps across the starting...
England’s Danny Care set for scrum-half start against Italy
8 years ago by The Guardian• Care played against Samoa in England’s win in November• ‘Eddie Jones just says keep doing what you’re doing’Danny Care believes he can do no more to convince Eddie Jones that he deserves...
Marler & Haskell added to England squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Marler and James Haskell have been called up to train with England ahead of their opening Six Nations match against Italy this Sunday, despite being suspended...
George Ford: ‘You play rugby because you enjoy it. It's easy to lose sight of that'
8 years ago by The GuardianEngland fly-half George Ford says he has mellowed but admits to having an obsessive perfectionist side that needs to be harnessedIf George Ford could be granted three wishes on the eve of a potentially...
Champions Cup Highlights: Leicester vs Racing 92
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing flew out of the blocks and converted tries from Henry Chavancy and Maxime Machenaud gave the visitors a 14-0 lead inside 12 minutes. Leicester responded however and managed to put Racing under...
8 uncapped players named in England Squad for Six Nations opener
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named his squad to begin preparations for England’s first match of the 6 Nations against Italy in Rome. Following this weekend’s club fixtures, 35...
