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England must 'accelerate' as Borthwick seeks extra gear for France and Ireland battles

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England boss Steve Borthwick has told his players they must "accelerate" their progress after a 20-10 victory over Wales in Cardiff. In Borthwick's third game as head coach, his team followed up victory...

Watson marks return with a try as Borthwick's men inflict more misery on hosts

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England made it back-to-back Six Nations wins as they overcame a beleaguered Wales 20-10 at the Principality Stadium on Saturday. Wales, whose preparations for the game were hampered after a dispute with...

Hansen strikes twice as Farrell's side maintain Grand Slam charge

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland kept their Six Nations Grand Slam charge on track after a 34-20 victory over a spirited Italy in Rome. Mack Hansen crossed twice while stand-in captain James Ryan, Hugo Keenan and Bundee...

Six Nations Preview: Wales vs England

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England travel to Wales on Saturday hoping to end a six-year wait for a win in Cardiff. Having kickstarted their campaign with a bonus-point win against Italy, another positive result at Principality...

Six Nations Preview: Italy vs Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The next stop on Ireland’s bid for a Grand Slam takes them to Rome, where Italy lie in wait in Round 3 of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. Andy Farrell’s side have already beaten Wales and...

Ireland bandwagon rolls into Rome, Scotland eye France scalp

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland will be expected to stay in the hunt for a Grand Slam when they resume the Six Nations against Italy while Scotland's title credentials will face a stern test in Paris. Andy Farrell's Ireland...

'Few people realise how close we came to disaster' – Wales coach Gatland keen to move on from contract dispute

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland is keen to "draw a line in the sand" ahead of Wales' Six Nations clash with England, saying the threat of strike action had taken the team "to the brink of disaster" this week. Saturday's...

Haouas replaces suspended Atonio for France, Watson back for Scotland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France head coach Fabien Galthie has selected Mohamed Haouas as the replacement for the suspended Uini Atonio for France's Six Nations clash with Scotland. Atonio was handed a three-week ban...

Tigers side to play London Irish

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Richard Wigglesworth has named the Leicester Tigers matchday squad to play London Irish in Round 18 of the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership. Julián Montoya will captain the side at at...

Hamish Watson returns to Scotland starting line up

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Gregor Townsend has made one change to Scotland’s starting line-up for round three of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations, with Hamish Watson named at openside flanker for Sunday’s...