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There is fan fiction about Owen Farrell

8 years ago by Rugby World

Happy man: Owen Farrell celebrates victory over WalesThere is fan fiction about Owen Farrell. Yes, that’s right. The England and Saracens playmaker has had literature written about …Continue reading...

Nathan Hughes’s 15-20 carries will have England’s backs licking their lips | Nick Evans

8 years ago by The Guardian

If Eddie Jones does decide to put Nathan Hughes straight into the starting lineup against Scotland on Saturday, my guess is he will play for 60 minutes before the cavalry come onIt comes as no surprise...

Gregor Townsend names unchanged team to face England in Six Nations

8 years ago by The Guardian

• Coach resists calls to drop fly-half Finn Russell• WP Nel, Tim Swinson and Nick Grigg named as replacementsGregor Townsend has kept faith with the players that beat France as the Scotland head coach...

Six Nations: Scotland name unchanged side for Calcutta Cup clash

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland team to play England at BT Murrayfield Stadium NatWest 6 Nations Round 3: Saturday 24 February (kick-off 4.45pm) - live on BBC 15. Stuart Hogg (Glasgow Warriors) – 57 caps 14. Tommy Seymour...

Scotland must keep cool heads against England, says Gordon Reid

8 years ago by The Guardian

• Loosehead prop feels Scotland must learn from last year’s defeat• ‘Last year we let our emotions get to us a little bit too much’The precarious balance in Test rugby between keeping a cool...

Paul Gustard: I am sat three feet from Eddie Jones. The tension never goes

8 years ago by The Guardian

• Defence coach feels England have adaptability to win in Scotland• We want to be sure we’re prepared for everything, adds GustardThe message coming out of the England camp in the buildup to one...

Owen Farrell’s leg problem is unlikely to stop him facing Scotland

8 years ago by The Guardian

• England talisman has sat out physical training sessions • Nathan Hughes and Joe Marler expected to returnEngland are confident Owen Farrell will be fit to face Scotland on Saturday despite the leg...

Wales recall Leigh Halfpenny and Dan Biggar for Ireland clash

8 years ago by The Guardian

• Warren Gatland wants his side to deal with expected aerial assault• Liam Williams also returns on the wing in place of Josh AdamsWarren Gatland has called on his Wales team to use their experience...

Tuesday Evening Round Up

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six Nations: Gatland welcomes back three Lions for Ireland clash Lions trio Leigh Halfpenny, Dan Biggar & Liam Williams return to the starting XV in place of Josh Adams, Rhys Patchell & Gareth...

What’s next, Rebels without a cause?

8 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

‘Union’ was never in the international governing body’s name for good reason. 130 years ago, following a stoush between Scots and English, the Irish, Welsh joined the Scots and formed...