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England squad update

Jonny May has withdrawn from the England men’s squad with a knee injury.  Courtney Lawes is unavailable to train this week as he is undergoing head injury return to play protocols.  Elliot...

Watch: The Best of Nigel Owens

One of the great characters of the game, Nigel Owens has gained iconic status in world rugby as he ended his 17-year international career with a century of tests when he took charge of an...

George North still dreaming of Wales Six Nations return after long injury lay-off

Speaking to Stats Perform, Wales star George North indicated there was a chance he could still play a part in the Six Nations.     George North still believes he could feature for Wales...

Wales Captain Dan Biggar discusses being handed the captaincy for the 2022 Six Nations.

Andy Farrell names his 37 player squad for Six Nations

Andy Farrell and the Ireland coaching group have named a 37 player squad ahead of the 2022 Six Nations Championship which commences in early February.   The squad will be captained by Johnny Sexton...

Champions & Challenge Cup Disciplinary Decisions – Round 3

Champions Cup Jacob Umaga suspended for four weeksThe Wasps full back, Jacob Umaga, has been suspended for four weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing by video conference arising from his...

England Six Nations Squad Announced

Eddie Jones has named a 36-player England squad to begin preparations for the Guinness Six Nations. The squad will meet in Brighton on Monday [24 January] for a five-day training camp.  They...

Martin Johnson names his top 3 locks of all-time

Talking to ruck.co.uk, Leicester, England and British & Irish Lions legend Martin Johnson ranked his three greatest locks of all time.         Johnson, a courageous,...

World Rugby confirms Six Nations 2022 officials

World Rugby has announced the match officials for the Guinness Six Nations 2022, which kicks off on 5 February.   While the global COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge logistics, it has been...

Six players who stuck their hands up for an Ireland Six Nations call up

    It was a successful weekend for Leinster, Munster and Ulster in the Champions Cup with wins over Montpellier, Castres, and Northampton Saints while Connacht suffered a heartbreaking defeat...