Eddie Jones’ quest to give England head space is backed to succeed
7 years ago by The GuardianThe co-founder of a company working with Gloucester and Arsenal believes the coach’s enlisting of a team psychologist is wiseEngland’s collapse against Scotland at the end of the Six Nations prompted...
Leinster rest Sexton due to niggle, Itoje & Hogg set for returns
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton has been left out of Leinster's team for the European Champions Cup quarter-final against Ulster due to a "little niggle", Leo Cullen has confirmed. World Player of the Year Sexton...
Edinburgh aim to ‘out-Munster Munster’ for place in Champions Cup semi-finals
7 years ago by The Guardian• Richard Cockerill’s team includes seven Scotland forwards• More than 35,000 expected at Murrayfield on SaturdayRichard Cockerill seemed as surprised as anyone to be namechecked by the Rugby Football...
Champions Cup: head to heads to watch this weekend
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Champions Cup is back and it's even better with only eight sides left in the competition as we head into the knockout stages. With four mouth-watering clashes heading your way this weekend,...
7 Reasons why Australia should ditch Giteau's law
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Wallabies heading into a World Cup year off the back of one of their poorest year's in test history, we take a look at why the Wallabies should get rid of their policy of overseas-based players...
Glasgow’s Adam Hastings: ‘Saracens away is the ultimate test in Europe’ | Paul Rees
7 years ago by The GuardianAdam Hastings and the Glasgow side will be looking to make a mark at Allianz Park in Saturday’s European Cup quarter-finalLittle more than a year ago Adam Hastings was playing Premiership rugby in Scotland...
Struggling Tigers lose Denton for rest of season
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDavid Denton has not recovered from the concussion he suffered back in October and will play no further part in the season. Relegation-threatened Leicester Tigers will be without David...
Cornell du Preez: ‘Doctors only usually deal with my injury in car crashes’ | Gerard Meagher
7 years ago by The GuardianThe Worcester and Scotland forward will return to action on Saturday seven months after a fractured larynx left him unable to talk and considering retirementCornell du Preez’s determination to continue...
Saracens coach backs rested Owen Farrell to bounce back from England woe
7 years ago by The Guardian• Fly-half not burdened by England captaincy, says Mark McCall• RFU irked that not all England players were given weekend offOwen Farrell has been backed to bounce back from his Six Nations disappointment...
Tuesday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKristian Dacey signs new deal with Cardiff Kristian Dacey will surpass a decade at Cardiff Blues after penning a new long-term contract to remain with his home region. The...
