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McBryde calls on Wales to match Ireland after back to back defeats

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Wales forwards coach Robin McBryde revealed there has been a great deal of honesty between coaches and players as they prepare for their RBS 6 Nations Round Four clash with Ireland at the Principality...

Post-ruckgate the team Eddie Jones needs to pick for the Calcutta Cup

9 years ago by Rugby World

Scotland will come to Twickenham next weekend and Eddie Jones will be keen to get an improved performance from his England side, so who should he pick?Welcome return: If Billy Vunipola proves his fitness,...

Springboks put policy in place to prevent losing players to overseas

9 years ago by Rugby Dump

South African rugby has today announced a new move to aid in the issue of home grown players playing rugby overseas, by implementing a similar system to that of what Australia put in place in 2015. Now,...

Fair play to the Italians for no-ruck policy

9 years ago by Irish Independent

I don't know why Eddie Jones and a lot of the English media were so disillusioned with the tactics Italy deployed against them in Twickenham last weekend, writes David Wallace.

Six Nations: ‘No reason we can’t beat England’ says Matt Taylor

9 years ago by The Scotsman

Eddie Jones adds to the gaiety
of nations and the combative England coach was at it almost as soon as the curtain came down on Italy, getting his retaliation in good and early.

Jenkins demands top performance from Wales

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Wales must bring their very best if they're to come on top in their must-win game against Ireland according to skills coach Neil Jenkins.

Trinh-Duc and Bastareaud in contention for playing returns

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

France could have François Trinh-Duc back available for their final two matches of the RBS 6 Nations after he was included in Toulon's squad for their Top 14 match at Brive this weekend.

Billy Vunipola back in contention for England Six Nations match with Scotland

9 years ago by The Guardian

• No8 has been sidelined with a knee injury since November• Saracens confirm Vunipola in full training before Newcastle matchEngland’s defence of their Six Nations title has been handed a major boost...

Billy Vunipola to start for Saracens this weekend

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Billy Vunipola is set for a first Saracens start since damaging knee cartilage on England duty in the autumn, paving the way for an RBS 6 Nations return against Scotland in Round Four.

Expansion appears one way forward but Six Nations happy with status quo | The Breakdown

9 years ago by The Guardian

Super Rugby and Pro 12 are flirting with the idea of adding to the teams in their competitions but there is no pressure on the Six Nations to changeExpansion seems to be this year’s thing, with eyes...