Jake Polledri

Polledri out for remainder of Autumn Nations Cup

Gloucester and Italian wrecking ball back-rower Jake Polledri has been ruled out of the remainder of the Autumn Nations Cup after injuring his knee against Scotland on the weekend.   The incident...

Flattering scoreline as Scotland avoid an upset in Florence

Gregor Townsend's Scotland avoids defeat in their opening game of the Autumn Nations Cup in Florence. Italy put in a valiant performance but could not upset Scotland at the same ground they beat the...

Ultimate Rugby's Six Nations Team Of The Tournament

  The 2020 Six Nations spanned over nine months and was filled with plenty of action, excellent storylines and even better performances.   England secured a seventh Six Nations...

2020 Six Nations Round-Up & Top Stats Performers: running metres, tackles, turnovers & more

The 2020 Six Nations competition finally reached conclusion this weekend with the English emerging as champions (albeit only just).   Wales vs Scotland:   The final Round kicked off with...

England Player Ratings v Italy

England moved top of the Six Nations table following a bonus-point 34-5 win over Italy to give them hope of winning the title.   While Eddie Jones' men claimed a 29 point win, his side's performance...

Ben Youngs stars in his 100th test as England grab a bonus point win over Italy

Ben Youngs scored two tries as England moved top of the Six Nations after a bonus-point 34-5 win over Italy to give them hope of winning the title.   In total, Eddie Jones’ side ran in...

Powerful Jake Polledri gets Italy on the board

Watch: Jake Polledri scores a STUNNER against England

England got off to a fast start in Rome as Ben Youngs scored a try in his 100th test appearance.   Youngs scored after a nice break by Owen Farrell with Farrell adding a further three...

No Parisse as Franco Smith names Italy training squad

Italy head coach Franco Smith has named a 33-man training squad ahead of their Six Nations return later this month.   The Azzurri kick-start the resumption of this year’s Six Nations...

Match Preview: Bath vs Gloucester - Round 21

As the day slowly unfolds, a storm brews in the west country as Round 21 of the Premiership is set to explode onto screens with a first-up scrap of huge significance in the context of English rugby.   While...