George targeting England starting berth
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsJamie George may have captain Dylan Hartley ahead of him in the England pecking order, but the hooker hasn't given up on earning a starting role.
All Blacks have nothing to fear, for all the fury of the Six Nations | Paul Rees
9 years ago by The GuardianEngland’s second title in a row said more about the weakness of the opposition in a tournament lacking the subtlety that will be needed by the LionsThe Six Nations is the envy of the southern hemisphere...
England in favour of shorter Six Nations
9 years ago by Super Sport.comEngland's Rugby Football Union will back a proposal to reduce the length of the Six Nations to six weeks from the current seven to improve the tournament, chief executive Ian Ritchie has said.
Attack to be key area of Schmidt focus
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIn the aftermath of his team's compelling win over England, Joe Schmidt returned to a theme that has been central to his four seasons in charge of Ireland.
RFU keen to streamline Six Nations by scrapping one of the two rest weeks
9 years ago by The Guardian• It would help with the broader narrative, says Ian Ritchie • Any change to the calendar would be confirmed in MayThe Rugby Football Union is seeking to reduce the length of the Six Nations to six...
World Cup preparations worldwide
9 years ago by Scrum Queens NewsThe Six Nations is over – and now the rest of the world is gearing up for the World Cup in August. Photo credit: ARU MediaAustralia’s preparations start getting serious with the Buildcorp National...
England players return as Premiership clubs seek to bask in Six Nations glow | Gerard Meagher
9 years ago by The GuardianEngland and Six Nations have hogged the best players for seven weeks but Premiership clubs are now at full strength to make a push for the play-offsAnyone attending a Premiership match this weekend may...
RFU: England's bid was never about money
9 years ago by Rugby 365NEWS: England's ultimately unsuccessful bid to stage a match against world champions New Zealand later this year was sparked by coach Eddie Jones not money, the RFU said on Friday.
Weekly Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorth Harbour sign Stevenson and Eves North Harbour have confirmed the signing of outside back Shaun Stevenson and prop Chris Eves for the upcoming Mitre 10 Cup. 20-year-old Stevenson...
No money motivation to Eng-NZ
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyEngland's attempt to arrange a fixture against New Zealand this autumn was motivated by a request from Eddie Jones and not commercial opportunism, according to the Rugby Football Union.
