England retain 25 players ahead of Wales match
8 years ago by England RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has retained 25 players to continue England’s preparations ahead of Saturday's 6 Nations match against Wales. FullbacksMike Brown (Harlequins)Jonny May...
The beauty of Ford-Farrell is you have another 10 to see the space | Nick Evans
8 years ago by The GuardianCombination of George Ford and Owen Farrell gives England a lot of options and spares Eddie Jones the need for a backs coachSpeaking from the point of view of a backs coach, I find it no surprise Eddie...
Six Nations: England name 32-man squad for Wales
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has called up a 32-man squad to begin England’s preparations for their second NatWest 6 Nations match against Wales on Saturday 10th February (KO 4.45pm, Twickenham). Nathan...
Sam Simmonds' power source revealed as England thump Italy
8 years ago by Rugby DumpEngland claimed a convincing 46-15 win in Rome on Sunday. The defending Six Nations champions kicked into gear in the last quarter, giving the final scoreline a slightly different feel to the majority...
Six Nations: talking points from the opening weekend
8 years ago by The GuardianItaly need a pack to complement their impressive youngsters, Scarlets and Wales combine and Johnny Sexton finds a wayOne of the most striking elements of England’s seven-try victory in Rome was the wraparound...
Six Nations Round 1: Team of the Week
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMako Vunipola The loosehead consistently put pressure on his opposite number at scrum time, got through a huge amount of work at the breakdown and stood up in defence when required. He looked...
England Player Ratings vs Italy
8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Mako Vunipola - 7/10 Had some nice hands and worked hard round the pitch for England. Scrummaged well too. 2. Dylan Hartley - 6/10 Standard performance from Hartley, scrummaged...
Red-hot England run Italy ragged in Rome
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auEngland scored seven tries on the way to an emphatic 46-15 win away to Italy as they began the defence of their Six Nations title in style. Winger Anthony Watson got England off to a flying start with...
Friday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTrio re-sign with Munster Munster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed that Sammy Arnold, Darren O’Shea, Conor Oliver and Dan Goggin have signed two-year contracts that will see them remain...
Eddie Jones names England squad for Six Nations Opener
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play Italy in Rome on Sunday 4 February. Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints) captains an experienced side with 689 caps across the starting...
