James Haskell will miss England’s first two Six Nations games
8 years ago by The Guardian• Wasps flanker was sent off for tackle in Champions Cup defeat• France’s Bastareaud will miss Six Nations opener after ban for slurWasps flanker James Haskell will be unavailable for England’s...
Scarlets turn back clock 13 years to Stephen Jones’ thrilling Paris dash | Paul Rees
8 years ago by The GuardianChampions Cup victory over Bath brings back memories of Wales’ 2005 Grand Slam, plus Toulon president in hot waterWatching the velvet Scarlets reducing Bath to despair was to be transported back 13 years...
Josh Adams and James Davies named in Wales’ Six Nations squad
8 years ago by The Guardian• Uncapped Adams and Davies are part of 39-man squad • Scotland have included uncapped prop Murray McCallumWales have picked the uncapped Worcester wing Josh Adams in their Six Nations squad along...
Wales name 2 uncapped players in 39-man squad for Six Nations
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have named a 39-man squad for the 2018 Six Nations, led by captain Alun Wyn Jones and featuring two uncapped players, flanker James Davies and wing Josh Adams. The uncapped duo are called...
Gregor Townsend names 4 uncapped players in his Scotland squad for the 2018 6 Nations
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Gregor Townsend has named the Scotland Six Nations 2018 squad for the latest edition of the annual tournament next month. The 40-man squad includes four...
5 outstanding tries up for Try of the Round in the European Champions Cup
8 years ago by Rugby DumpThe race for the quarter finals took place in Round 5 of the European Champions Cup, resulting in some fascinating contests and as seen here, sensational tries. Below are a look at five of the best, and...
Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s European action
8 years ago by The GuardianWasps lapses frustrate Dai Young, Leinster look a cut above and Rhys Patchell’s attacking flair gives Scarlets momentumAfter Wasps had cruised into a 21-0 lead with three converted tries after half an...
Champions Cup Highlights: Bath Rugby v Scarlets
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets played with a ferocious tempo away from home and Bath were simply unable to live with them. The visitors flew out of the blocks with an early score from Tadhg Beirne inside 10 minutes. Bath looked...
Champions Cup Team of the Week - Round 5
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySome cracking rugby this weekend which blew the race for a quarter final spot wide open. From Scarlets cracking win away at Bath to Racing's nail biting win at Munster, we have the tough task of picking...
Rory Best leads Ulster to top of Pool One after crucial win against La Rochelle
8 years ago by The Guardian• Ulster 20-13 La Rochelle• Captain inspirational to put European Champions Cup knockout stage in sightUlster knocked La Rochelle off top spot in European Champions Cup Pool One with a hard-fought...
