Shaun Edwards: ‘I sensed France really wanted me. That’s why I went’
6 years ago by The GuardianFrance’s defence coach discusses why he left Wales, sidestepped Wigan and would like to work for EnglandShaun Edwards’s French is coming along fine. “I wouldn’t be able to have a long conversation,”...
France captain Ollivon does not expect Saracens' troubles to impact England
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance captain Charles Ollivon does not believe Saracens' impending relegation from the Premiership will have any impact on England. Saracens' troubles will not make facing England in...
France cuts down to 28-man squad ahead of England clash
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthié has announced the list of 28 players who will remain in Nice this weekend for the preparation of the Six Nations. 14 players will be made available...
Finn Russell dismissed from Scotland Six Nations' squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland's star playmaker Finn Russell has been dismissed from the Scotland Six Nations' training camp just 9 days out from their opening game. Scotland open their 2020 Six Nations account against...
England dogged by domestic woes as Six Nations rivals talk up new eras | Robert Kitson
6 years ago by The GuardianFour of the six sides under new management struck an upbeat note at launch while England grapple with Saracens falloutFive of the teams at the Six Nations launch at a chilly Tobacco Dock in London’s...
Eddie Jones to gather England squad for peace talks over Saracens furore
6 years ago by The Guardian• Coach wants club rivalries quashed ahead of Six Nations• ‘We need everything on the table. If players are angry, say’Eddie Jones will hold clear-the-air talks with his England squad to try and...
Eddie Jones names the first England squad of 2020 ahead of the Six Nations
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named his 34-man squad for the 2020 Guinness Six Nations. Jones has included 22 players who played at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan last year and...
Connacht Fall Short In France But Turn In ‘Much Better Performance’
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht came within metres of a late match-winning try but Montpellier held on to win a helter-skelter Heineken Champions Cup clash 35-29 at the GGL Stadium. With both teams out of quarter-final contention,...
England and Saracens trio linked with French switch
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the confirmation that Saracens will be relegated at the end of the current season, three of their top players have been linked with a move to TOP14 side Lyon. Lyon currently sit in second...
Chris Boyd smiling again as Northampton make comeback in Lyon
6 years ago by The Guardian• Saints win 36-24 in France• Bath’s Ross Batty sees red in UlsterThe Northampton players were castigated by their director of rugby Chris Boyd for their lacklustre display against Benetton Treviso...
