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Eddie Jones' "captain's challenge" comment leaves many scratching their heads

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In the wake of England’s hard-fought victory over France at Twickenham, some of head coach Eddie Jones’ comments have left many confused.   ‘We had a captain’s challenge!...

Galthie says France lost grip as England edge Twickenham thriller

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France boss Fabien Galthie said his team "lost control" against England as Maro Itoje's late try allowed the hosts to snatch a 23-20 victory at Twickenham. In a sizzling Six Nations match, France went...

France empty-handed after Twickenham thriller but future looks bright for Les Bleus

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In France, they still speak joyously of Philippe Saint-Andre's wonder try at Twickenham, that majestic blue wave that swept from one end of the great stadium to the other, resulting in a score under...

England's victory over France deserved packed Twickenham – Jones

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones was left wishing Twickenham had been packed full of fans to see England's gutsy Six Nations win over France. The hosts ended France's dreams of a first Grand Slam since 2010 as Maro Itoje's...

Top 5 Performers: England vs France

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England ended France's Grand Slam hopes on Saturday after Saracens second-row Mario Itoje scored a late try to secure Eddie Jones' men a 23-20 victory at Twickenham.     Only Wales remain...

Wales' 2020 pain inspiring Grand Slam charge – Pivac

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wayne Pivac says Wales have used the "pain" of their results in 2020 to inspire them on to being on the brink of a Six Nations Grand Slam. Wales thrashed Italy 48-7 on Saturday to make it four wins from...

Itoje Ends The French Grand Slam Bid

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Maro Itoje's late try ended France's Six Nations Grand Slam hopes as England secured a hard-fought 23-20 victory at Twickenham. Fabien Galthie's men still have two games to play in this year's...

Ruthless Wales thrash Italy to keep Grand Slam hopes alive

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Only France stand between Wales and a Six Nations Grand Slam after a ruthless thrashing of Italy in Rome.   Wales are a win away from clinching a Six Nations Grand Slam after easing to a 48-7 victory...