England’s experimental lineup looks to hit ground running against Wales
7 years ago by The Guardian• England include five new caps to face settled Wales XV • ‘We need to start winning now,’ says George FordFor an assortment of reasons England’s first Rugby World Cup warm-up Test may prove...
Jersey Reds invited to take on Russian national team in Rugby World Cup warm-up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJersey Reds are to take on Russia in Moscow later this month as part of preparations for Rugby World Cup 2019. The match on Tuesday August 27th represents a massive challenge for the visitors:...
Eddie Jones’s England picture remains unclear as World Cup looms | Robert Kitson
7 years ago by The GuardianThe coach still seems unsure about his midfield, full-back and scrum-half options as he prepares to name his squad for JapanIt is one of rugby’s truisms that the best teams virtually pick themselves....
World Rugby Rankings permutations: It's not only Wales who could climb the rankings
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA busy weekend of men's and women's international matches could have significant impact on the World Rugby rankings. Here is everything you need to know: Men's rankings headlines New...
"It's not even part of our equation really, to be honest" - Kieran Read says the All Blacks not concerned about #1 status
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks captain Kieran Read says potentially losing world number one status is "not even part of our equation". Kieran Read says New Zealand have no concerns that they could be knocked...
Experimental England team named to face Wales
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named an experimental team to tackle Wales at Twickenham on Sunday. Jones has named two openside flankers in his starting line up with Tom Curry donning the #6 jersey with Sam...
Warren Gatland names strong Wales team for first England double header
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones will become his country’s most capped rugby player of all time on Sunday when he leads Wales against England at Twickenham. It will be Jones’ 135th test...
Christian Wade calls 65-yard touchdown from first NFL touch 'best feeling in the world'.
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter taking his first NFL carry 65 yards for a touchdown, former rugby union star Christian Wade almost forgot which sport he was playing. Buffalo Bills running back Christian Wade...
Willi Heinz handed vice-captain role on England debut against Wales
7 years ago by The GuardianScrum-half Heinz and Ruaridh McConnochie make Test debutsGeorge Ford replaces Owen Farrell at fly-half and as captainAlun Wyn Jones to become Wales’ most-capped playerWilli Heinz has been named as vice-captain...
Christian Wade says he wanted to do a rugby dive to celebrate incredible 65-yard score
7 years ago by Rugby DumpChristian Wade has had a dream start to his NFL career with his very first touch of the ball in his first ever football match. The former Wasps and England flyer went in for a 65-yard touchdown against...
