Monday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLima Sopoaga still in the All Blacks mix? Wasps-bound playmaker Lima Sopoaga has not been included in the Kiwis' first Test camp of the year in Christchurch but the All Blacks have refused...
Joe Schmidt sets sights on grand slam after Ireland secure Six Nations title
8 years ago by The Guardian• Schmidt incredibly relieved to have championship in the bag• Gregor Townsend felt Scotland were miles ahead of recent showingThey are champions, but the real business awaits at Twickenham. Ireland...
Six Nations 2018 Round Four – Six things we learnt
8 years ago by Rugby WorldFrom possession masters Ireland to the high quality of Hadleigh Parkes, Paul Williams analyses the latest round of Six Nations actionDouble act: Ireland half-backs Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton (Getty...
England’s misery in Paris underlines home truths facing Eddie Jones
8 years ago by The GuardianLimp loss to France caps a year of decline for a coach whose methods are under renewed scrutiny as in-form Ireland loomThis time 12 months ago England were sitting where Ireland are now. They had just...
Don Armand called up but Eddie Jones does not expect quick England fix
8 years ago by The Guardian• Player in squad to face Ireland after Lawes and Hughes ruled out• ‘We probably won’t get better at breakdown until the World Cup’Don Armand has been called up by Eddie Jones for England’s...
Six Nations Team of the Weekend: Round Four
8 years ago by Rugby WorldThe penultimate week of Six Nations rugby is done and dusted. Now check out Sam Tremlett's team of the weekend for Round FourChampions: Ireland secured thr Six Nations with victory over Scotland (Getty...
Six Nations Highlights: Ireland v Scotland
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland won with plenty to spare as they defeated Scotland 28-8 in this Round 4 game of the RBS 6 Nations Championship. The game lacked fluidity in the early stages and Scotland took a 3-0 lead inside...
Six Nations Highlights: France v England
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance beat England 22-16 in a game that was plagued by penalties. Both sides started slow and went into the halftime tied at 9 all. The second half was slightly more exciting with both sides managing...
Don Armand gets England call up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named a 32 man squad to begin preparations for England’s final 6 Nations match against Ireland at Twickenham stadium. Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints) and Nathan...
Wales up to second in Six nations table after brushing aside Italy
8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyWales moved up to second in the NatWest 6 Nations table behind champions Ireland after claiming an expected bonus point victory over Italy.
