Borthwick 'can't do anything about the past' as England plot post-Six Nations success
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick says he "can't do anything about the past" with England, but the coach is looking forward to a lengthy World Cup build-up after their Six Nations efforts. The former Leicester...
Farrell's side land Grand Slam in fitting Six Nations send-off for Sexton
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland sealed a third Six Nations Grand Slam with a 29-16 win over 14-man England on a day captain Johnny Sexton also became the tournament's outright all-time leading points scorer. France put...
The Breakdown – Ireland chase Grand Slam and Sexton wants record, but France lurk with intent
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland can make it a glorious farewell to the Six Nations for record-chasing captain Johnny Sexton as they chase a Grand Slam on Saturday, with England their visitors. It will be Ireland's...
Preview: Ireland v England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDublin is ready for one hell of a party. 140 years since the first Home Nations was played, Ireland stand on the precipice of a first Grand Slam in their biggest city – and on St.Patrick’s...
Doris and Sheehan fit for Ireland as England recall Farrell
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris and Dan Sheehan have been passed fit to start Ireland's Grand Slam decider against England at the Aviva Stadium on the final weekend of Six Nations action. The pair were two of five Ireland...
Six Nations: Genge calls for England patience under Borthwick ahead of Ireland finale
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEllis Genge has called for patience during England's transition under Steve Borthwick, with the prop vowing to deliver a response in their Six Nations finale against Ireland. The Bristol...
Johnny Sexton: Captaining Ireland to Grand Slam glory would be stuff of dreams
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster's Johnny Sexton says it “would be the stuff of dreams” to captain Ireland to Grand Slam glory. The world’s top-ranked side are on the brink of completing a Guinness...
England squad update
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has retained a 30-player squad for England’s Guinness Six Nations match against Ireland this weekend. England travel to Dublin to take on Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on...
One last hurdle for Farrell to restore Irish invincibility
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIf Ireland’s journey to the top of the world rankings was eventful, then their quest for a fourth-ever Grand Slam has been nothing short of tumultuous. Andy Farrell’s side had to...
Six Nations: Marcus Smith looks at Ireland as 'free swing' for stuttering England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland fly-half Marcus Smith believes they have a "free swing" at Ireland, and also thinks Steve Borthwick's side have time to find form before the Rugby World Cup. After a chastening 53-10 defeat...
