Eddie Jones puts faith in Owen Farrell to follow in Jonny Wilkinson’s footsteps
9 years ago by The GuardianThe England coach has backed Farrell to match the win ratio of the 2003 World Cup winning fly-half during the next stage of his international careerOwen Farrell will win his 50th cap against Italy on Sunday....
Joe Schmidt says Ireland have Six Nations title in their own hands
9 years ago by The Guardian• ‘Johnny Sexton operated really well,’ says coach after 19-9 win over France• Try scorer Conor Murray pays tribute to forwards: ‘They won us the game’Ireland remain in contention for their...
Six Nations: Eddie Jones makes changes as England take on Italy – video preview
9 years ago by The GuardianEddie Jones makes four changes to England’s starting line-up, including Danny Care at scrum-half and Ben Te’o at outside centre. Italy have never beaten England in a full international and have lost...
England too strong for Italy
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyEngland Women secured a second consecutive bonus-point victory in the Women's Six Nations when they overcame Italy 29-15 at the Twickenham Stoop on Saturday.
Premiership roundup: Saracens and Exeter win to keep pressure on Wasps
9 years ago by The Guardian• Saracens miss out on try bonus point in 29-18 home victory over Sale• Exeter beat Newcastle 36-14; Northampton see off Worcester 24-14Saracens returned to winning ways in the Premiership after successive...
England beat Italy in Women’s Six Nations after Vicky Fleetwood hat-trick
9 years ago by The Guardian• England Women 29-15 Italy Women• Katy Mclean sent off as England maintain winning startVicky Fleetwood scored three tries as England sealed their third bonus-point victory of the 2017 Six Nations...
Tim Visser’s heroics help Scotland end Six Nations losing streak against Wales
9 years ago by The Guardian• Scotland 29-13 Wales• Finn Russell puts boot into Wales with perfect kicking displayAnother scintillating match, but of more significance we have incontrovertible proof now that this championship...
Ireland 7-6 France, Six Nations: Conor Murray nudges Ireland in front at the half after strong start from France
9 years ago by Irish IndependentThe stakes are high at the Aviva Stadium as Ireland and France look to keep pace with England with a win this evening. Follow all the action in our liveblog:
Ireland v France: Six Nations – live!
9 years ago by The GuardianSix Nations pdates from the 4.50pm GMT kick-off in DublinSexton’s history against France a worry for Lions coach GatlandAnd feel free to email to email Gerard or tweet @gerard_meagher 4.28pm GMT Hello...
England 29-15 Italy: Vicky Fleetwood hat-trick of lineout drives
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsVicky Fleetwood scores a hat-trick of line-out drives as England beat Italy 29-15 at Twickenham Stoop despite having Katie McLean sent off in the second half.
