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Ireland How Ireland can win the Six Nations this weekend
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland enter Round 4 of the 2018 Six Nations with a healthy five point advantage at the top of the table following three successive victories over France, Italy (BP) and Wales (BP). Gregor Townsend takes...
Stars, drama and upsets: what to expect in Six Nations’ final straight | Gerard Meagher
8 years ago by The GuardianCan anyone unseat Ireland at the top? Who will make the difference in the final two rounds? And can Italy win a game?Ireland will claim a first Six Nations title since 2015 if they achieve a bonus-point...
Eddie Jones’s recipe for England revival: embrace the pain and react | Paul Rees
8 years ago by The GuardianCoach wants pain of Scotland defeat to drive England to a much-improved performance against France in the Six NationsTrains may be off the Eddie Jones travel agenda for the time being but training in the...
Nolli Waterman: ‘I’m very driven – what I do after retiring must be challenging’
8 years ago by The GuardianEngland full-back’s thoughts are turning to life after rugby but for now the 33-year-old has another Six Nations Grand Slam in her sightsMuch of Britain has been carpeted in white this week, pristine...
Rassie Erasmus confirmed as new Springbok coach
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby have confirmed Rassie Erasmus as the new Springbok coach. Rassie Erasmus will spearhead a streamlined but experienced Springbok management team until the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup,...
Six Nations Round 3: Team of the Weekend
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCian Healy Very solid at scrum time. Carried dynamically throughout, consistently getting over the gain line and stealing vital yards for Ireland. He also got through an impressive amount of work...
Six Nations: talking points from the weekend's action
8 years ago by The GuardianScotland’s next task is to improve on the road, Wales show their worth with the ball and France still off the paceIt seems cruel that anyone in Scotland should have to talk about anything other than...
Reflections on an excellent Six Nations weekend
8 years ago by The RoarWhat a great weekend of rugby from the Six Nations. Here are five rugby-related observations from a weekend where France Scotland rose up, Ireland plateaued and England crashed. 1. Mathieu Bastareaud If...
Misfiring France labour to crucial victory over Italy in Marseille
8 years ago by Rugby DumpAfter a run of eight straight defeats, France finally secured their first win of this year's 6 Nations campaign, beating Italy 34-17 at the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille on Friday night. Jacques...
Weekly Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGaby Lovobalavu suspended for four weeks Wasps centre Gaby Lovobalavu was this week suspended for four matches by an independent disciplinary panel for a dangerous tackle on Exeter Chiefs’...
