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Combined XV: France v Wales

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France host Wales in the opening 2019 Six Nations fixture. Jacques Brunel has sprung a surprise selection in Romain Ntamack who ultimately replaces France's vice-captain Mathieu Bastareaud in the...

Wales fans stranded by snow ahead of Six Nations opener in Paris

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Fans were trying every method to reach the Stade de France on Friday evening.

A statistical look at the first round of Six Nations matches

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland are on a record run of 12 consecutive home wins as they prepare to host England on the opening weekend of the Six Nations.         England will attempt to claim a rare...

Six Nations 2019: team-by-team guide | Paul Rees

7 years ago by The Guardian

England’s visit to Dublin could determine Joe Schmidt’s swan-song strategy for Ireland, Wales are more than the sum of their parts and France’s appetite for attack is backCoach Joe Schmidt Related:...

Paris platform: Gatland believes opening wintees uptitle shot

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Not many teams could start their Six Nations campaign without two leading British & Irish Lions and still be confident of success, but as Wales get ready to kick-off the tournament against France in Paris...

Another day, another dawn for France

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Journalists at the recent media launch of the 2019 Guinness Six Nations probably experienced minor flashbacks when France coach Jacques Brunel told them: “I don’t have a miracle recipe.”

Warren Gatland full of confidence while Brunel tries to engineer a revival

7 years ago by The Guardian

• Wales coach says his side can win Six Nations title• France leave out Bastareaud to give Ntamack a chanceAs Warren Gatland was using the Six Nations launch to make a case for Wales winning the title,...

Tony Fenner commits his long-term future to Coventry Rugby

7 years ago by Coventry Rugby

Coventry Rugby have received a major boost with the news that Tony Fenner has signed a new long-term deal with the club.   This contract will keep the 29-year-old utility back at the Butts Park...

Scarlets duo recalled for Wales Women Clash With France

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales Women head coach Rowland Philips has selected a strong side for the Women's Six Nations opener in Montpellier on Saturday night (8pm GMT).       "We made such huge progress during...

Sarah Hunter warns Ireland ‘won’t be easy’ in England’s Six Nations opener | Ian Malin

7 years ago by The Guardian

Captain says full-time contracts ‘have made a real difference’ to the team as they prepare for Donnybrook encounterEngland’s revolution begins in Dublin on Friday night when the Women’s Six Nations...