Wales close Principality roof to create ‘fortress’ atmosphere for England
7 years ago by The Guardian• Wales’ plan to keep changes to minimum hit by Anscombe injury• Duncan Taylor, John Barclay back for Scotland against FranceMatches between Wales and England in Cardiff this decade have tended to...
IRFU confirm Joey Carbery faces up to six weeks out with ankle injury
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe news leaves him in a race against time to prove his fitness for Ireland's Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland on September 22.
Duncan Taylor to make first Scotland start in two years as Townsend announces squad for France
7 years ago by Rugby DumpDuncan Taylor is set to make his first start for Scotland in over two years this weekend as Gregor Townsend announced his squad for his side's opening Rugby World Cup warm-up match against France in Nice.
Scotland name team to face France
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend has named the Scotland team to face France in the opening Summer Test match at the Allianz Riviera in Nice this Saturday. The match will be the first of four...
Vunipola: England have put 2015 Rugby World Cup failure behind them
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland want to create their own legacy, says Billy Vunipola, who has no doubt Eddie Jones' side are over their 2015 World Cup frustration. Billy Vunipola insists England will not be dwelling...
Tupou commits to Rugby Australia and the Reds
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTaniela Tupou has signed a four-year contract extension with Rugby Australia and the Reds. The Tonga-born prop agreed a deal to remain with the Queensland Super Rugby franchise and continue...
USA Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide
7 years ago by Rugby WorldComing off a momentous win against Scotland, the Americans are building in the right direction. Emotion: USA players standing for the anthem in 2015 (Getty Images) Coming off a momentous win against Scotland,...
Can Springboks buck the trend and complete first Rugby Championship-World Cup double?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa may have just won the Rugby Championship, but history is against them when it comes to completing a double at this year's World Cup. In the previous five years when there...
Carbery suffers ankle injury in Ireland win over Italy
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFly-half Joey Carbery impressed before damaging his ankle in Ireland's victory over Italy in Dublin. Joey Carbery was carted off with an ankle injury just over a month before the start...
Japan crowned Pacific Nations Cup Champions
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan last won the title in 2014 and seem to have their World Cup preparation sorted out with under 50 days until they host the competition. Japan looked in control of hteir set piece throughout...
