The Breakdown | Six Nations 2020: team-by-team guide
6 years ago by The GuardianEngland may be the pre-tournament favourites, but France in Paris is a tricky first hurdle for Eddie Jones’s sideEngland’s World Cup seemed to be judged on the no-show in the final against South Africa,...
Rugby Rant: Women’s Six Nations schedule is ridiculous
6 years ago by Rugby WorldFixture clashes in the women’s championship have angered John Birch, of scrumqueens.comHigh drama: Lydia Thompson scores a late match-winning try for England against France (Getty Images)Fixture clashes...
England lose Cowan-Dickie ahead of Six Nations opener against France
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland boss Eddie Jones is set to be without Luke Cowan-Dickie for the opening weekend of the new Six Nations campaign. England have been forced into a late change of plan for Sunday's...
Luke Cowan-Dickie may miss England’s Six Nations opener against France
6 years ago by The Guardian• Hooker returning home from Algarve base for family reasons• Cowan-Dickie second choice hooker behind Jamie GeorgeLuke Cowan-Dickie could miss England’s Six Nations opener against France on Sunday...
Japan star set to be a trailblazer in France as huge signing excites fans
6 years ago by Rugby DumpAfter Clermont Auvergne announced the signing of Japan star Kotaro Matsushima, it is hoped that this could be the first of many players to make a move from Japan to France.
Rankings race kicks off ahead of Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool Draw
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby and the France 2023 Organising Committee have confirmed that the Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool Draw will take place in Paris after the November 2020 international window. France...
Six Nations: Brian O'Driscoll's Players to Watch
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrian O'Driscoll highlights three players he feels will make an impact for their sides. Alexandre Fischer: Clermont & France As...
Cotter Appointed Fiji Head Coach
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji Rugby Union have announced the appointment of New Zealander Vern Cotter as the incoming Fiji Head Coach. The two-time Super Rugby and Top 14 Championship winner will take the reins...
Red Roses announce squad for 2020 Women's Six Nations
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Women’s head coach Simon Middleton has named his 32-player squad for the 2020 Women’s Six Nations. Back row Harriet Millar-Mills, who has impressed for Wasps FC Ladies in the...
England preparing Six Nations baptism of fire for France, says Eddie Jones
6 years ago by The Guardian• Coach says his side will identify and ruthlessly target weak links• ‘Test matches require experience, France have gone with youth’A youthful French side have been warned to brace themselves for...
