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Leigh Halfpenny confident Wales can breach Shaun Edwards’ defence

6 years ago by The Guardian

Full-back believes his side will bounce back against France after their Dublin disappointmentOne of the characteristics that made Wales successful under Warren Gatland was their power of recovery. In the...

Cheslin Kolbe set for major positional switch for Toulouse

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Cup winning winger Cheslin Kolbe may have light up the World Cup final with his stellar try to seal the victory but this weekend he will trade his #14 jersey for a #10 jersey.   Koble...

Nigel Owens backs Ellis Genge's interview antics

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Welsh referee Nigel Owens has supported Ellis Genge's interview antics after the England prop came under some criticism for his interview after the win over Scotland.     The England...

Six Nations' Stats Leaders

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The first two rounds of the Six Nations have produced rugby worthy of the tradition and excellence for which the competition is known. We now take a look at the stats so far and highlight the names of...

Wales hope Dan Biggar can face France despite third head injury in five months

6 years ago by The Guardian

Northampton player was replaced during defeat to IrelandWayne Pivac is struggling for Six Nations options at fly-half Wales hope to have Dan Biggar available to face France on Saturday week but will make...

Tuilagi set to return for England but still no Watson

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England are likely to welcome back Manu Tuilagi for the crunch Six Nations clash with Ireland next week, but Anthony Watson remains out of action.     Centre Tuilagi remained with the England...

England Update: Eddie Jones receives a midfield boost

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has received a midfield boost ahead of the remaining three rounds of the Six Nations.   Henry Slade and Manu Tuilagi are stepping up their hopes of returning for England against Ireland...

Wales Squad Update: Williams ruled out for the remainder of the competition

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have been hit with another injury with flyhalf Owen Williams sustaining a hamstring injury that will see him miss the remainder of the Six Nations.   Williams was set to feature from the bench...

Good and bad news on the injury front for France

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

French winger Vincent Rattez, a try-scorer against England, will play no further part in the Six Nations for France.     Six Nations leaders France will be without wing Vincent Rattez for...

Six Nations Round Two Stat Leaders: Most metres, tackles, carries and more

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 2 of the Six Nations didn’t fail to impress as players kept consistency in performance from an exciting opening round last week.   Alun Wyn Jones and Maro Itoje topped the tackle count...