Six Nations France v Italy preview
6 years ago by Rugby WorldBuoyed by their Six Nations victory over England, France are heavy favourites to brush off an Italy side reeling from a rout by Wales. But the Azzurri will see things differently Men at the helm: France's...
Welsh Teams Preview for Round 2
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales Senior Men Wales have made only one change to the side that demolished Italy last week for Saturday’s clash with the Irish. Head coach Wayne Pivac has brought Nick...
Interesting stats and facts ahead of Round Two of the Six Nations
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter both recorded opening wins, Ireland and Wales clash in Dublin. Meanwhile, there's the small matter of a Calcutta Cup clash. The opening round of fixtures in this year's...
Cian Healy within touching distance of joining Irish rugby’s centurion club
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyWhen Dave Kilcoyne and Jack McGrath were named in Ireland’s matchday 23 to face Italy 12 months ago, Cian Healy lost no sleep.
Russell's 6 Nations involvement to be reassessed after England game, says Townsend
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has spoken to Finn Russell and informed the player he will reassess his place in Scotland's squad after the Calcutta Cup clash against England. Fly-half Russell was omitted...
James Hook Confident Wales can thrive in Dublin
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Hook is backing Wales to thrive against Ireland and explained where he got his idea for a series of children's books. Wales can approach Saturday's crunch clash against Ireland with...
Nick Tompkins makes first start for Wales in Six Nations game with Ireland
6 years ago by The GuardianTompkins will partner Hadleigh Parkes in midfieldGeorge North moves back to familiar wing positionNick Tompkins will make his first start for Wales against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday after making a...
Callum Braley to leave Gloucester at the end of the season
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter six years wearing the Cherry and White of Gloucester Rugby, scrum-half Callum Braley will join Guinness Pro 14 side Benetton Rugby at the end of the current season. The International,...
Extended Highlights: Wales v Italy | Six Nations
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales got the defence of their Six Nations Championship off to the perfect start with a 42-0 hammering of Italy in the opening round. Wales started strongly and kept the scoreboard ticking over with three...
CVC’s £300m Six Nations deal in peril - report
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe deal to sell a 15% stake in the Six Nations to the private equity company CVC is being held up according to a report by Paul Rees in The Guardian. According to the report,...
