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Hogg has no interest in war of words ahead of Calcutta Cup clash

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stuart Hogg says Scotland are too consumed with plans to turn over England at Murrayfield on Saturday to engage in a war of words.     England head coach Eddie Jones yet again started the...

Absence of power athletes means England must get creative at Murrayfield | Ugo Monye

6 years ago by The Guardian

Eddie Jones does not have the players to simply blast through Scotland, so guile and speed will have to be to the foreEngland arrive at Murrayfield a wounded animal. There will be some bruised bodies from...

Tales of the Calcutta Cup

6 years ago by Rugby World

The oldest rugby rivalry in the world has created legendary and controversial moments. We recount the best stories from the annual clash between England and Scotland. This feature first appeared in Rugby...

Scottish Teams Preview- Round 2

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland Senior Men The only change in the Scottish starting XV to take on England in the Calcutta Cup this weekend sees Magnus Bradbury don the number 8 jersey in place of Nick Haining. Amongst the reserves,...

Watch: Highlanders and Sharks players can't help but laugh at streaker in Dunedin

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks went two from two to start the season after crushing the Highlanders 42-20 in Dunedin.     The Sharks dazzled against the Highlanders with Springboks wing Makazole Mapimpi...

Six Nations France v Italy preview

6 years ago by Rugby World

Buoyed by their Six Nations victory over England, France are heavy favourites to brush off an Italy side reeling from a rout by Wales. But the Azzurri will see things differently Men at the helm: France's...

Brumbies and Sharks impress by sealing early back-to-back Super Rugby wins

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Irae Simone set the ball rolling for the battling Brumbies in a fine win over the Rebels, while the Sharks dazzled against the Highlanders.       The Brumbies snapped a four-game losing...

Six Nations quiz: how well do you know the Scotland v England rugby rivalry?

6 years ago by The Guardian

England and Scotland have been playing each other since 1871. How much do you know about their contests?The first match between the teams (and the very first international rugby match) took place in 1871...

Players of the Day - Super Rugby

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks and the Brumbies made it two from two in this year’s Super Rugby competition and here is our look at friday’s top performers.    Aphelele Fassi - Sharks   Fassi...

Six Nations Scotland v England Preview

6 years ago by Rugby World

All the teams news, battle areas and TV details you need for the Calcutta Cup clash at MurrayfieldRoaring comeback: Scotland celebrate a try last season (Getty Images)Six Nations Scotland v England Preview...