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International Friendlies

2023

Key talking points as England host Wales in Guinness Six Nations clash

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fierce rivals England and Wales continue their Guinness Six Nations campaigns with an eagerly-awaited clash at Twickenham. England kicked off with a narrow victory over Italy in Rome, while Wales almost...

I don’t find Twickenham intimidating at all – Wales coach Warren Gatland

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales boss Warren Gatland says that Twickenham is a stadium he has “loved going to” and does not find the home of English rugby an intimidating venue. Wales have lost on their last seven Twickenham...

Six Nations 2024: Jamie George will be 'very emotional' leading England against Wales

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

England captain Jamie George expects to be "very emotional" when he leads out the team for the first time in a Six Nations match at Twickenham. George's reign as skipper began with victory in Rome,...

Six New Stars to Watch in the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Our friends who are expert Opta data editors pick out one unheralded player from each of the teams to keep an eye on as the 2024 Guinness Six Nations Championship kicks-off this weekend. You...

Players’ responsibility to get England fans back onside – Freddie Steward

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

England were booed on their last appearance at Twickenham as they lost a World Cup warm-up game to Fiji. Freddie Steward has called on England to win back the support of Twickenham as they launch a...

Aaron Wainwright calls for 80 minutes of energy and accuracy against England

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Aaron Wainwright has highlighted energy and accuracy as key ingredients for Wales when they tackle Guinness Six Nations rivals England at Twickenham. It is 12 years since Wales beat England away from...

They bring a lot of energy – Wales’ Ryan Elias hails impact of ‘sharp’ new boys

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

New-look Wales face Scotland in their Six Nations opener. Ryan Elias has praised Wales’ Six Nations newcomers and their impact on a squad preparing for Saturday’s tournament opener against...

Drama filled first day as HSBC SVNS debuts in Perth

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

There was high drama on an action-packed first day of the HSBC SVNS in Perth as fans were treated to fireworks on and off the pitch Action packed day as third round of HSBC SVNS 2024 kicks off in Perth,...

Winner of Ireland and France’s opener nailed on as Six Nations favourites

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The fierce rivals face a box-office game in Marseille. It is difficult to look beyond Ireland and France as the principal contenders for this season’s Guinness Six Nations title. The tournament’s...

Fans deserve better – Steve Borthwick wants Six Nations improvement from England

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Borthwick’s squad are aiming to blast out of the blocks. Steve Borthwick feels that England supporters “deserve better” when it comes to performances and results in the Guinness Six...