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Mathieu Bastareaud back as France opt for power against England

7 years ago by The Guardian

Bastareaud is one of six changes made by Jacques BrunelDemba Bamba to start at tight-head in pack reshuffle Mathieu Bastareaud has returned to Les Bleus’ starting line-up as France opted for bulk and...

Six Nations: Bastareaud Returns for Le Crunch

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France Head coach Jacques Brunel has made a number of changes following his side's loss to Wales in the opening round of the Six Nations.    France vice captain Mathieu Bastareaud is back...

Wales changes part of World Cup preparation - Gatland

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the Rugby World Cup to come later this year, Warren Gatland has used the second week of the Six Nations to get to know his Wales squad.         Warren Gatland says that...

Search continues for French rugby’s joie de vivre

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

What a difference 40 minutes makes — especially for the France Six Nations’ squad.

Manu Tuilagi casts aside roguish image to give England sense of calm

7 years ago by The Guardian

The centre is back in the Six Nations fold and relishing the chance to occupy a more senior role in Eddie Jones’ squadManu Tuilagi has mixed memories of playing against France. His two Six Nations matches...

Six Nations Team News

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six Nations: Davies Leads Wales For The First Time     Jonathan Davies will captain Wales for the first time on Saturday as he leads his country against Italy in Rome.     Davies...

U20 Six Nations Lineups: England vs France

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Ted Hill will captain the England u20s side that will be looking to upset the reigning U20 World Champions in Exeter this weekend.     There are three changes to the England that...

Warren Gatland makes 10 changes to Wales team for Italy clash

7 years ago by The Guardian

Jonathan Davies will captain Wales for the first timeThomas Young makes his Six Nations debut in the back rowWasps flanker Thomas Young will make his Wales Six Nations debut against Italy on Saturday as...

Injured Six Nations XV

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2019 Six Nations competition has seen many players have to pull out due to injury and while many picked up these knocks before the tournament started, we have also seen gameweek 1 claim a few high...

Thursday Morning Round Up

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japanese Club Enter Race For Retallick's Signature   After denying claims of signing a world record £1m (NZ$1.9m) deal with with the Sale Sharks, All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick is now linked...