The remarkable similarities between Sumo wrestling and England's defence
5 years ago by Rugby DumpFollowing England's win over Ireland, a fair bit of analysis has gone into how strong they're looking right now and how they are setting up to be a commanding force for years to come. Today's guest post...
James Botham retains Wales place against England in Autumn Nations Cup
5 years ago by The GuardianGrandson of cricketing great Sir Ian keeps place in back rowLloyd Williams makes first Wales start for four yearsJames Botham – grandson of cricket great Sir Ian Botham – retains his place in the back...
Billy Burns & Stuart McCloskey start for Ireland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland Coaching Team have named the side to play Georgia in the Guinness Series at Aviva Stadium on Sunday. The uncapped Shane Daly is included in a much changed match day 23 that will again...
Williams & Tompkins start against England
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales Captain Alun Wyn Jones returns to the starting line-up to face England at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday. Jones will pack down alongside Jake Ball in the second-row behind an all-Scarlets front-row...
George Ford back for England v Wales battle in only change from Ireland romp
5 years ago by The GuardianFord in at fly-half for Saturday’s Autumn Nations Cup gameEngland captain Owen Farrell joins Henry Slade in the centresEngland have named George Ford at fly-half in their only change for Saturday’s...
Six-Two split on the bench as George Ford returns to the England starting line up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his England team for their key Autumn Nations Cup tie against Wales this weekend. England will travel to Llanelli, where they will take on the hosts at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday...
Bealham: It’s An Opportunity To Test Ourselves Against A Quality Pack
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsVersatile Ireland prop Finlay Bealham is anticipating a stern examination from Georgia in Sunday’s Guinness Series and Autumn Nations Cup game at the Aviva Stadium. Traditionally a tighthead, a calf...
McCloskey Determined To ‘Go Out And Really Deliver’
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsAfter waiting patiently in the wings for the past few weeks, Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey is ready to resume his international career with Ireland. A debutant at inside centre in a 2016 Six Nations clash...
15 years ago today: Alesana Tuilagi v Lewis Moody fight
5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby15 years ago today, England flanker Lewis Moody was sent off for fighting during England's 40-3 win over Samoa at Twickenham. Moody engaged in a scrap with Leicester team-mate Alesana Tuilagi...
England ready to turn to George Ford and Joe Marler for Wales showdown
5 years ago by The GuardianProp Marler could make first appearance since MarchEddie Jones pondering starting Ford at fly-half in LlanelliAs England’s defensive juggernaut rolls west towards Wales questions remain over what attacking...
