CONFIRMED: Vunipola in self-isolation as coronavirus precaution
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMako Vunipola's absence for England's Six Nations clash against Wales is because he is in self-isolation as a precaution against the coronavirus, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) has confirmed. The...
Sexton impressed by France’s renaissance under Galthie
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyJonathan Sexton should be knee-deep in video of the Azzurri right now but the postponement of Saturday’s engagement in Italy has instead ushered thoughts of France and Ireland’s proposed trip...
Six Nations intends to finish tournament
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyNo new date has been announced for Ireland’s postponed Six Nations game against Italy but tournament organisers have declared a commitment to play all 15 of this year’s fixtures after a meeting...
All Six Nations matches 'set to go ahead' amid coronavirus crisis
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix Nations organisers say all remaining fixtures in the tournament will go ahead but the situation will continue to be monitored amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus. The round-four...
No further Six Nations postponements planned after coronavirus outbreak
6 years ago by The GuardianSix Nations state plans based ‘on current available information’Ireland v Italy may not be played until OctoberEngland’s hopes of clinching the Six Nations title in Italy this month remain alive...
As It Stands The Six Nations To Go Ahead Unchanged
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOfficials met in Paris on Monday to consider whether more changes to the Six Nations calendar were needed as the number of infections and the death toll from the coronavirus mounts. The organizational...
Ireland Squad Update: Uncapped Leinster Sensational Called Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named 35 man Ireland squad that will train this week at the IRFU’s High-Performance Centre at the Sport Ireland Campus in preparation for their 2020 Six Nations Round 5 fixture...
Weekend Round-Up For Welsh Teams
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was not a great weekend for the Welsh teams in the Pro14, the only win coming from Dragons who narrowly beat the Toyota Cheetahs 13-10. Cardiff Blues...
Paris summit will attempt to break possible Six Nations deadlock | Paul Rees
6 years ago by The GuardianThe spread of the coronavirus may mean the tournament’s end may be delayed until the autumnThe Six Nations organisers meet in Paris on Monday to discuss contingency plans after fears over the cross-border...
Ben Youngs just short of the line as he approaches his 100th cap
6 years ago by The GuardianThe coronavirus is almost certain to at least delay a milestone for the England scrum-halfIn an ideal world for Ben Youngs, he will finish the Six Nations campaign in two weeks’ time in Rome with another...
