England look unbeatable in the rain but Wales exposed weaknesses | Nick Evans
8 years ago by The GuardianThe visitors’ showing when it dried up at Twickenham will give hope to Scotland when Eddie Jones’s side visit MurrayfieldIf it rains for the next five weeks, England will be crowned Six Nations champions...
Edinburgh to release four players at the end of the season
8 years ago by Edinburgh RugbyEdiburgh Rugby Head Coach Richard Cockerill has confirmed that back-row Cornell du Preez, scrum-half Sam Hidalgo-Clyne and stand-off duo Duncan Weir and Jason Tovey will leave the club at the end...
Nathan Hughes may return to replace injured Sam Simmonds for England
8 years ago by The Guardian• Joe Marler and James Haskell also back after suspension• Ireland’s Robbie Henshaw ruled out for rest of Six NationsEngland have lost one No 8 but gained another before the Calcutta Cup showdown...
Lionel Beauxis return littered with comical inconsistency
8 years ago by Rugby DumpLionel Beauxis made his first start for France since 2012 at the weekend in his side's 32-26 defeat to Scotland in the 6 Nations, and produced a predictably unpredictable performance as only the stand-off...
French rugby players questioned over Edinburgh bar fight
8 years ago by The GuardianFrench rugby federation confirms some of its players are being questioned over incident after Six Nations game at MurrayfieldFrench rugby players are being questioned by police after a fight in a bar in...
Six Nations: talking points from the weekend's action
8 years ago by The GuardianWales have case for moral victory in loss to England, Scotland prepare for ‘Big One’ and Ellie Kildunne’s stock continues to riseOne minute Eddie Jones is using the media to put pressure on opposition...
6 Nations Highlights: Scotland vs France
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland v France was arguably the most exciting game of the competition so far. After a bad loss last week Scotland looked to bounce back and they did just that. France looked strong in the first half...
Six Nations Round 2: Team of the Week
8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Jack McGrath – Ireland The loosehead prop was immense in his sides impressive victory over Italy in round two of this year’s Six Nations. He consistently piled the pressure on his opposite...
Thomas brace not enough as Scotland edge out France in Murrayfield thriller
8 years ago by Rugby DumpScotland produced a remarkable comeback to beat France 32-26 in a 6 Nations thriller at BT Murrayfield, to take their first win of the 2018 campaign. France dominated the scoreboard for the majority of...
Scotland Player ratings
8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Gordon Reid – 6/10 Pretty quiet afternoon for the loosehead. Dealt with the big French front row well and managed to secure a vital turnover inside his own 22. 2. Stuart McInally –...
