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Eddie Jones keeps faith in Owen Farrell as debate deepens over captain

6 years ago by The Guardian

Questions build about the skipper’s temperament – especially after his red card – but the head coach is unwavering and bullish is about England’s Six Nations chancesOwen Farrell will lead England...

Sale's Manu Tuilagi on scoresheet in winning return to Leicester

6 years ago by The Guardian

Leicester 31-40 SaleSharks climb to second with bonus point victoryGeorge Ford knew what to expect with the returning Manu Tuilagi and Rohan Janse van Rensburg blocking out daylight in the midfield with...

Top Stories of the Week

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

"Fake news" says Pollard of Bath move       Certain media outlets have recently claimed that World Cup-winning Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard has been linked with a move to English...

The Breakdown | Cross-border rugby hazards provoke questions over nations' futures

6 years ago by The Guardian

The wider issue for South Africa and Argentina is where their future lies in the professional gameThe format for next season’s European Champions Cup seems so complicated in its design that it could...

How to watch Elton Jantjies v Cornal Hendricks

6 years ago by Rugby World

Here's how to see the Springboks' “boxing duel” on Wednesday 2 SeptemberPacking a punch: Elton Jantjies in action for the Springboks (Getty Images)How to watch Elton Jantjies v Cornal Hendricks There...

Munster’s De Allende Relishing Second Taste Of ‘Physical’ Derby

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

It has, in many ways, been an extraordinary introduction to life in Ireland for Damian de Allende, and the fact his first two games in a Munster jersey have been high-octane derbies only adds to the unfamiliar...

The Springboks | Maul Masterclass | Rugby World Cup 2019

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa were devastating with their mauls at RWC 2019, driving back opponents and carving out try-scoring chances from them. Re-live the sheer power of the Springboks pack.

British & Irish Lions Launch Ticket Ballot For Tour To South Africa

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The British and Irish Lions has today announced the opening of its ticket ballot for the Tour to South Africa in 2021 – the first time that standalone Test match tickets will be available for supporters...

Eddie Jones wants England to be 'dominant force' of Lions in South Africa

6 years ago by The Guardian

Coach says he wants to see England break call-ups recordEngland to operate in ‘severe biosphere’ in OctoberEddie Jones hopes England will supply a record number of British & Irish Lions players...

Jean de Villiers on facing the British & Irish Lions

6 years ago by Rugby World

Jon Cardinelli talks to the former South Africa captain about the 2009 tour and his travel tips for visiting fansBoks v LIons: Jean de Villiers beats Jamie Roberts to the ball during the 2009 series (Getty...