Wales need time to adapt to their new coach, says Alun Wyn Jones
6 years ago by The GuardianThe defending champions never lost three successive Six Nations matches under Warren Gatland but, with Twickenham next, it could happen in Wayne Pivac’s first campaignThe Six Nations launch is an occasion...
Pivac unhappy with officials after Wales suffer defeat to France
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales look highly unlikely to retain their Six Nations title after a loss to France, but Wayne Pivac felt they were hard done by. Wayne Pivac was unimpressed with the officiating after...
Ntamack silences Grand Slam talk after France end Cardiff hoodoo
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance kept their Grand Slam hopes live with a famous win in Cardiff, but Romain Ntamack says they are not getting ahead of themselves. Romain Ntamack says Six Nations leaders France are not discussing...
ANALYSIS: France's defence under Shaun Edwards and how Wales' attack could fare against it
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyShaun Edwards has been praised for the immediate impact that he has had on France so far in the Six Nations with the side winning their opening two games with their defence having a big influence on the...
The Breakdown – a statistical look at the third round of matches
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA mouthwatering round three of the Six Nations could be pivotal in a battle for the title that appears to be wide open. Family loyalty will go out of the window when England and Ireland do battle this...
ANALYSIS: How Sam Warburton has influenced Wales' defence and how there is still evidence of Edwards' work
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Warren Gatland leaving Wales and Shaun Edwards also following the long time head coach out the door, Wales' style of play was always going to change. And now with Wayne Pivac taking over from Gatland,...
Wales under pressure to get back on track against inexperienced France
6 years ago by The GuardianWales have not lost to France in Cardiff for 10 yearsStarting lineup contains a Six Nations record 859 capsThere was an echo of the Warren Gatland era this week when the prop Wyn Jones accused France of...
Serge Betsen laughs off cheating claims while Galthie accuses Wales of lacking of respect
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance should let their rugby do the talking in Cardiff after Wyn Jones fanned the flames this week, Serge Betsen says. Serge Betsen laughed off Wyn Jones' claim that France will...
France call Welsh claims of cheating in scrum 'a childish attack'
6 years ago by The Guardian‘It’s a lack of respect,’ says France coach Fabian GalthiéWales make two changes from side that lost to IrelandThe entente between France and Wales has turned distinctly uncordiale before Saturday’s...
Six Nations Wales v France Preview
6 years ago by Rugby WorldCan France keep their Grand Slam bid on track by beating Wales in Cardiff for the first time in a decade?Forwards' role: Captains Alun Wyn Jones and Charles Ollivon (Getty Images)Can France keep their...
