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France stay on course for grand slam with bonus-point win over Italy

6 years ago by The Guardian

• France 35-22 Italy• France run in five tries to go top of Six Nations tableFrance moved top of the Six Nations standings as they claimed a bonus point in an otherwise unimpressive 35-22 defeat of...

Watch: Rassie Erasmus' speech that inspired the Springboks to win the World Cup Final

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rassie Erasmus took to Twitter on Sunday to silence the rumours linking him to a role with England.   In doing so the Springbok Director of Rugby also revealed his speech that inspired the...

Finn Russell says 'big changes' are needed before he plays for Scotland again

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Finn Russell has criticised head coach Gregor Townsend and said "it's not really possible for me to be involved" for Scotland.     The exiled Finn Russell has sharply criticised Scotland's...

Rassie Erasmus looks to have joined Twitter and has used his first tweet to silence rumours

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok director of Rassie Erasmus looks to have joined the Twitter community and used his very first tweet to silence rumours linking him to the England head coach role replacing Eddie Jones.   On...

Highlights: Scotland v England | Six Nations

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ellis Genge's close-range effort with 10 minutes to go ultimately proved to be the difference in a rain-soaked Six Nations encounter, as England got their account up and running at the expense of Scotland....

The RFU respond to Erasmus link

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The RFU have denied holding talks with Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus after a story surfaced on Sunday morning stating that England were holding talks with the Springbok Director of Rugby to possibly...

SA Rugby President responds to Six Nations report

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The President of the South African Rugby Union, Mark Alexander, has admitted that the Springboks could consider a possible move to the Northern Hemisphere, joining the Six Nations after the 2023 Rugby...

Farrell’s England defy rancour and rain in Scotland to blow doubts away | Andy Bull

6 years ago by The Guardian

A vicious wind and a howling reception greeted Murrayfield’s visitors but they will feel stronger for coming through bothThe forecast was that bad that on the trains north on Saturday morning they were...

Rassie Erasmus linked to England job by Rapport newspaper

6 years ago by Rugby World

The World Cup-winning coach lined up for after 2021, according to the Afrikaans titleMan in demand: Boks director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus (Getty Images)Rassie Erasmus linked to England job by Rapport...

Eddie Jones slams Scottish fans for lacking respect

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stuart Hogg made another costly mistake as England beat Scotland in an ugly Calcutta Cup clash to claim their first win of the Six Nations.   Ellis Genge scored the only try of a scrappy battle...