England’s Courtney Lawes says: ‘We’ve a massive target on our backs’
9 years ago by The Guardian• Rivals are ‘stepping up their game’ in attempt to beat Six Nations leaders• Lawes aware of Scotland’s skills and motivation for TwickenhamEngland’s players insist they are not driven by chasing...
Six Nations: Billy Vunipola returns to England squad for Scotland match
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsBilly Vunipola is recalled to the England squad for the Six Nations match against Scotland after returning from injury.
Billy Vunipola back with England
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyBilly Vunipola has been named in Eddie Jones' squad for England's Six Nations clash with Scotland on Saturday.
Billy Vunipola gives England boost in return for Saracens against Newcastle
9 years ago by The Guardian• Newcastle 27-35 Saracens• England No8 plays 72 minutes in first match since NovemberA good day for Saracens, a good day for England. Billy Vunipola came through 72 minutes of rugby unscathed. As...
Ireland's Trimble out for remainder of RBS 6 Nations
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsIreland will be without winger Andrew Trimble for the remainder of their 2017 RBS 6 Nations campaign after he sustained a hand injury in a club match against Treviso on Friday night.
Coach frustrated by 'uncharacteristic errors' in Vegas
9 years ago by Wales Rugby Team newsHead coach Gareth Williams reviews Day Two at Las Vegas, in which Wales Sevens played their final Pool A match against series leaders South Africa, and then a Challenge Trophy Quarter-Final against Scotland.
Ex-England coach says Finn Russell holds key to Calcutta Cup
9 years ago by The ScotsmanSome folks feel as if they are born into the wrong century, former England coach Brian Ashton must regret being born in the wrong decade, one too early to be exact. That meant that ten years ago he took...
Hamish Watson stamps mark on Scotland’s Six Nations bid
9 years ago by The ScotsmanAs David Attenborough will attest, there are all sorts of odd animals populating the wider world but few of them are so determinedly one-eyed as the Welsh rugby reporter, a beast that views life through...
Wales struggle for answers before must-win Six Nations game with Ireland
9 years ago by The Guardian• ‘We are looking to put things right,’ says prop Rob Evans• Wales in danger of lowest Six Nations finish since 2007It is 10 years since Wales suffered three successive Six Nations defeats, but...
Ben Youngs backs returning Vunipola brothers to power England’s Grand Slam push | Paul Rees
9 years ago by The GuardianThe defending champions have flattered to deceive in this year’s Six Nations but Youngs believes Mako and Billy’s ‘raw strength’ can make the difference against Scotland and IrelandEngland may...
