Six Nations: what we learned from a wet and wild second weekend
6 years ago by The GuardianThe tension between Gregor Townsend and Finn Russell has escalated, Italy’s status is under threat and a drink after the match could be just the thing to cool tempersCoaches talk about winning the collisions...
France go top after blowing hot and cold
6 years ago by Rugby WorldFrance's 35-22 bonus-point victory against Italy puts them top of the Six Nations table Early strike: Teddy Thomas touches down France's opening try during their win against Italy (Getty)France go top...
Two From Two: France claim a bonus-point victory over Italy
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance claimed a bonus-point victory over Italy to make it two wins from two in the Six Nations. France made it back-to-back victories at the start of their Six Nations campaign by claiming...
France stay on course for grand slam with bonus-point win over Italy
6 years ago by The Guardian• France 35-22 Italy• France run in five tries to go top of Six Nations tableFrance moved top of the Six Nations standings as they claimed a bonus point in an otherwise unimpressive 35-22 defeat of...
Ireland whip up Dublin storm to deny Wales record-equalling win
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith fierce winds and rain on the way, Ireland whipped up a storm of their own to beat defending champions Wales. There were winds of change in Dublin on Saturday as ferocious Ireland...
The Springboks could join the Six Nations after the 2023 World Cup
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks could ditch the Rugby Championship and join the Six Nations after the 2023 World Cup. According to a report in The Daily Mail, negotiations have been going on behind the...
WRAP UP: U20 Six Nations Round Two
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland, Ireland and France were all successful in round two of the Six Nations claiming victories over Scotland, Wales and Itlay respectively. England edged through a hard-fought encounter,...
Andy Farrell’s Ireland face test of resolve against turbo-charged Wales | Paul Rees
6 years ago by The GuardianThe hosts will have to handle the grand slam champions’ evolving attacking game and unpredictable conditionsAndy Farrell said this week he was not among those getting carried away by Wales’s expansive...
LIVE MATCH CENTRE: Ireland v Wales
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening round of fixtures in this year's Six Nations did not disappoint. The score was far closer at the Aviva Stadium, though, as Ireland edged out Scotland. New captain Johnny Sexton...
France and Italy both make one change for Paris clash
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArthur Vincent and Jayden Hayward come into the France and Italy starting line-ups respectively for the match in Paris. France and Italy both make just one change to their starting...
