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Balshaw says France should beware 'seething' England

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England are out of the Six Nations title race and Iain Balshaw says they will be ready to "right some wrongs" in Le Crunch.     Iain Balshaw expects "seething" England to unleash their fury...

Meet Jodie Ounsley: the deaf player on the women's rugby scene

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jodie Ounsley is one of the most inspiring characters in rugby union today.   Fundamentally deaf, Jodie is only able to hear with a cochlear implant. However, participating in contact sport, she...

A mouth-watering Celtic clash as Ireland tackle the Scots

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another classic Celtic clash graces the Six Nations as Andy Farrell’s Ireland travel to Murrayfield to take on Gregor Townsend’s Scottish outfit.   Ireland have posted three victories...

England and Les Bleus sharpen swords for epic scrap at Twickenham

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Twickenham turf will be well trampled come Saturday evening’s end as the old Anglo-French rivalry will receive another notch on its long and prestigious history.   It has been a difficult...

Marcus Smith to make his 100th Harlequins appearance at the age of 22

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins flyhalf Marcus Smith is set to win his 100th appearance for the Club on Saturday.   Smith, 22, who was this week named the Premiership Player of the Month for February, will join...

Italy brace themselves for the red tide of Wales

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The big fish in the Six Nations pond will take on the minnows in the first match-up of Round 4. Alun Wyn Jones’ charges travel to Rome for what they hope will be another successful outing.   After...

Betsen feels England made a mistake overlooking 'winner' Edwards

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Shaun Edwards has made a big impact in a short time in the French set-up and Serge Betsen says Les Bleus are lucky to have the Englishman.     France legend Serge Betsen believes "winner"...

France eye elusive Twickenham win, Wales target Rome rout

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England are out of the Six Nations title race but they could have a major say in who takes the championship by beating France on Saturday.   France resume their bid to win a first Six Nations title...

Tigers release Hardwick issuing a three line statement

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers have issued a three-line statement confirming that Tom Hardwick is no longer a member of the club.      "Leicester Tigers can confirm Tom Hardwick is...