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CONFIRMED: Vunipola in self-isolation as coronavirus precaution

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mako Vunipola's absence for England's Six Nations clash against Wales is because he is in self-isolation as a precaution against the coronavirus, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) has confirmed.     The...

Vunipola ruled out of Wales clash for 'medical reasons'

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mako Vunipola is unavailable for England's crunch Six Nations clash against Wales.     Saracens prop Vunipola was absent for England's win over Ireland last time out as he was in Tonga...

Under 20s Head-to-Head - England Top Performers v Wales

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England take on Wales this weekend in a clash steeped in rivalry and tradition. With three rounds under the belt, we take a look at the respective teams’ top performers in the most noteworthy categories...

Horan Links Up With Ireland Squad For Canada Sevens

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Foster Horan has been called up to the Ireland squad for the sixth leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Vancouver this weekend as Anthony Eddy‘s side bid to build on last...

Sexton impressed by France’s renaissance under Galthie

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Jonathan Sexton should be knee-deep in video of the Azzurri right now but the postponement of Saturday’s engagement in Italy has instead ushered thoughts of France and Ireland’s proposed trip...

Six Nations intends to finish tournament

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

No new date has been announced for Ireland’s postponed Six Nations game against Italy but tournament organisers have declared a commitment to play all 15 of this year’s fixtures after a meeting...

All Six Nations matches 'set to go ahead' amid coronavirus crisis

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six Nations organisers say all remaining fixtures in the tournament will go ahead but the situation will continue to be monitored amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus.   The round-four...

No further Six Nations postponements planned after coronavirus outbreak

6 years ago by The Guardian

Six Nations state plans based ‘on current available information’Ireland v Italy may not be played until OctoberEngland’s hopes of clinching the Six Nations title in Italy this month remain alive...

Six Nations issue statement on broadcast rights

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Six Nations chiefs have admitted that the competition could go behind a paywall from 2022 after a report by the Rugby Paper revealed that the competition could go behind a paywall with Sky Sports set...

As It Stands The Six Nations To Go Ahead Unchanged

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Officials met in Paris on Monday to consider whether more changes to the Six Nations calendar were needed as the number of infections and the death toll from the coronavirus mounts. The organizational...