Six Nations: Injuries force England to run through back-row options against Wales
9 years ago by The GuardianEddie Jones selects Maro Itoje, Jack Clifford and Nathan Hughes, with a combined 20 caps, as he seeks a 16th consecutive Test winWhen someone used the word “callow” to describe England’s starting...
Thursday Afternoon Round up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Hughes signs new Glasgow contract Scotland international winger Rory Hughes has signed a new contract with Glasgow Warriors until 2019. Hughes has played 24 times for the...
England picks green back row for Wales
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auEngland selected an inexperienced back row for the Six Nations match at Wales on Saturday as injuries continue to affect the titleholders. Coach Eddie Jones picked Maro Itoje, Jack Clifford and Nathan...
Six Nations: England opt for Jack Clifford in inexperienced back row against Wales
9 years ago by The Guardian• Jack Nowell replaces Jonny May on right wing for the trip to Cardiff• Clifford joins Maro Itoje and Nathan Hughes in England back rowJack Clifford has been named at openside flanker in England’s...
England name squad to take on Wales for Round 2 of the 6 Nations
9 years ago by England RugbyEddie Jones has named his side for England’s RBS 6 Nations game against Wales at Principality Stadium on Saturday. There are two changes to the England starting XV that defeated France 19-16...
Top 5 Players from the Weekend
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTop 5 Players from the Weekend Louis Picamoles Very destructive with ball in hand, constantly making hard yards for his side. The French No. 8 was out of the blocks fast, two rampaging runs through the...
Jones selects squad of 24 ahead of Wales showdown
9 years ago by England RugbyEngland Coach Eddie Jones has once again narrowed his squad down to 24 players ahead of England's 6 Nations trip to Cardiff. Forwards (13) Jack Clifford (Harlequins)Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers)Jamie...
Jones is making a tough but necessary call, says Woodward
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England must make some big decisions about the back row for Cardiff on Saturday. Maro Itoje, Nathan Hughes and Tom Wood were outplayed in the win over France. ,
Monday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Varndell commits future to Bristol Rugby Tom Varndell has committed his future to Bristol Rugby until the end of the 2017/18 campaign. “I’m delighted to extend my contract...
6 Nations: Team of the Weekend
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUR Team of the Weekend Making only his 2nd Test start, the loose head made a massive impact up front for France. The 23-year-old was part of a dominant French scrum against England. He crossed the...
