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LIVE MATCH CENTRE: Ireland v Scotland

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Six Nations returns this weekend, with defending champions Wales hosting Italy, England facing France and Ireland taking on Scotland.   This year's Centenary Quaich between Ireland and...

LIVE MATCH CENTRE: Wales v Italy

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Six Nations returns this weekend, with defending champions Wales hosting Italy, England facing France and Ireland taking on Scotland.     Wales begin the defence of their Six Nations...

SIX NATIONS 2020: Happy anniversary! 20 years of Italy in Opta numbers

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We use Opta data to look at Italy's time in the Six Nations as the upcoming edition marks 20 years since they first featured.     This year's Six Nations represents 20 years since Italy...

ANALYSIS: Tom Curry will look to replicate David Pocock at no.8 for England

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones threw a surprise in selecting his first team since the Rugby World Cup Final against the Springboks with Tom Curry starting in no.8 jersey following Billy Vunipola's injury that has ultimately...

‘We’re All Pretty Excited About The Way Andy Wants To Play’ – Catt

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Having experienced the Guinness Six Nations before as an England player and an Italy attack coach, Mike Catt is excited to be part of a new regime for Ireland’s Championship opener against Scotland...

England spring surprise with Furbank at full-back for Six Nations opener

6 years ago by The Guardian

• Player fills void left by Anthony Watson withdrawal• Charlie Ewels a surprise selection in the second rowGeorge Furbank will win his first cap in England’s Six Nations opener against France on...

Tom Curry starts at 8 as Eddie Jones names England team to play France

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has selected his side to play France in England’s opening match of the 2020 Guinness Six Nations in Paris on Sunday. Owen Farrell is named at inside centre...

Six Nations 2020: Team-by-team guide

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England and Scotland are the only sides without a new head coach for the 2020 edition of the Six Nations.     Four head coaches will take charge of their first Six Nations matches when the...

Six Nations predictions: France v England to set tone in year of change

6 years ago by The Guardian

Opening weekend could signpost championship’s destiny as all six nations hope to find post-World Cup rhythm fastWho will win? I was tempted to say France until I studied the record books one last time....

The Breakdown – A statistical look at the first round of the Six Nations

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Six Nations returns this weekend, with defending champions Wales hosting Italy, England facing France and Ireland taking on Scotland.     Wales begin the defence of their Six Nations...