CVC’s £300m Six Nations deal in peril - report
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe deal to sell a 15% stake in the Six Nations to the private equity company CVC is being held up according to a report by Paul Rees in The Guardian. According to the report,...
Scotland can spring Six Nations shock on England without Russell, says Kinghorn
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlair Kinghorn believes Scotland have the creativity and confidence to defeat England and retain the Calcutta Cup on Saturday, despite the absence of Finn Russell. Russell has been left out of...
Murrayfield 'the perfect place' for England to go next, claims Lawes
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCourtney Lawes believes Saturday's clash with Scotland at Murrayfield offers the England team the perfect platform to prove their maturity. England slumped to a 24-17 defeat...
Fearful England need to play with autonomy or Paris may be just the start | Ben Ryan
6 years ago by The GuardianOnce again England – Jonny May apart – could not respond in adversity and the feeling that they are being over-managed and natural talent suppressed is never far awayIt’s a new chapter for France...
The Six Nations Since 2000
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations is welcomed globally every year for the competitive spirit shown by the giants of Northern Hemisphere rugby. As we enter the second round of this year’s competition,...
Anthony Watson ruled out of England return against Scotland
6 years ago by The Guardian•England wing sat out the 24-17 defeat to France in Paris •It was hoped he would return for Saturday’s trip to MurrayfieldAnthony Watson will miss Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations Calcutta Cup clash...
England U20s make 2 changes for Scotland
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men U20s head coach Alan Dickens has named his side to take on Scotland on Friday in Myreside, Edinburgh. Dickens has made two changes to the side that defeated France in their...
England’s Eddie Jones takes aim at ‘niggly, goading’ Scotland
6 years ago by The Guardian• Jones can’t resist jibes at rivals before Six Nations match• ‘They’re a niggly side – they’ve done that through the ages’One day England will arrive in Scotland for a Calcutta Cup match...
Jones words didn’t do England players any favours, says Scotland’s Dell
6 years ago by The Guardian• Prop likens England head coach to José Mourinho• Scots prepare for a backlash in Calcutta CupThe Scotland prop Allan Dell expects Eddie Jones to pick his words more wisely before Saturday’s Calcutta...
Wales blow as Williams misses Ireland and France clashes
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales full-back Liam Williams is set to miss the Six Nations matches against Ireland and France as he continues to be troubled by an ankle injury. The British and Irish Lion full-back has been...
