Joe Simmonds’ early flurry kickstarts Exeter’s dominant deposing of Saracens
8 years ago by The Guardian• Exeter 24-12 Saracens• Joe Simmonds kicks four penalties as brother Sam makes comebackIt has been a wintry week in the south-west but here was something to warm local hearts. As well as securing...
Eddie Jones’s recipe for England revival: embrace the pain and react | Paul Rees
8 years ago by The GuardianCoach wants pain of Scotland defeat to drive England to a much-improved performance against France in the Six NationsTrains may be off the Eddie Jones travel agenda for the time being but training in the...
Sam Simmonds in England squad for Six Nations game against France
8 years ago by The Guardian• Back-row returns earlier than expected from shoulder injury• Zach Mercer, Denny Solomona and Alex Lozowski called upSam Simmonds has been named in England’s squad to prepare for Saturday’s Six...
Elliot Daly declares himself fit to make England comeback against France
8 years ago by The Guardian• Wing has not played since damaging ankle in mid-December• Daly believes England will respond swiftly to Murrayfield defeatElliot Daly is ready and willing to help revive England’s Six Nations campaign...
Friday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySemi Radradra set to represent Fiji Fiji Ruby head coach John McKee has confirmed that dual rugby international Semi Radradra is keen to represent the Flying Fijians while Alivereti Raka has turned down...
Nolli Waterman: ‘I’m very driven – what I do after retiring must be challenging’
8 years ago by The GuardianEngland full-back’s thoughts are turning to life after rugby but for now the 33-year-old has another Six Nations Grand Slam in her sightsMuch of Britain has been carpeted in white this week, pristine...
Semi Radradra set to represent Fiji
8 years ago by Fiji RugbyFiji Ruby head coach John McKee has confirmed that dual rugby international Semi Radradra is keen to represent the Flying Fijians while Alivereti Raka has turned down the offer and has set his sight on...
Rassie Erasmus confirmed as new Springbok coach
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby have confirmed Rassie Erasmus as the new Springbok coach. Rassie Erasmus will spearhead a streamlined but experienced Springbok management team until the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup,...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Cheika vows to leave Wallaby post if he does not win RWC 2019 Even making the Rugby World Cup final again in Japan would not sway him to give it one more crack in 2023, said Cheika. “The...
Six Nations Highlights: France v Italy
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a sloppy first half of rugby, France eventually ran out 34-17 winners against Italy to gain their 1st win of this years competition. The hosts came out firing in the first half and raced into a 5-0...
