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World Rugby Highlight Concussion Return to Play Protocol Ahead Of Six Nations

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the 2021 6 Nations, World Rugby have moved to highlight and clarify the concussion return to play protocols and how it works.   Read the full statement and explanation below:   While...

Predicted: How England could line up in their Six Nations opener

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones' men head into the 2021 Six Nations as one of the favourites of the tournament.   The 2020 Six Nations and Autumn Nations Cup champions open their campaign in a Calcutta Cup clash with...

Six Nations 2021: Ireland's Peter O'Mahony relishing Welsh back row battle

5 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Ireland flanker Peter O'Mahony says he is ready to go up against three of "the best back rowers around" when his side take on Wales.

George North: Wing on fatherhood, winning 100 Wales caps & the future

5 years ago by BBC Rugby News

As he closes in on a century of Wales caps, George North tells Eddie Butler how fatherhood has changed his life.

Paul O’Connell’s First Press Conference As Ireland Forwards Coach

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

As preparations continue for Ireland’s opening Guinness Six Nations clash against Wales, Paul O’Connell held his first press conference as Ireland Forwards Coach on Tuesday afternoon. Former...

WillGriff John heads to Scarlets

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets have announced their first new signing for the 2020-21 Premiership campaign and it comes in the form of Sale tighthead prop WillGriff John.   The 28 year-old John was last year named in...

Six Nations 2021: Hooker Ken Owens hopes Wales can lift nation in lockdown

5 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Wales hooker Ken Owens is hoping Wayne Pivac's side will help lift the nation during the 2021 Six Nations.

Double injury blow for Ireland ahead of Wales clash

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland’s forward duo of Caelan Doris and Quin Roux will not feature in Ireland’s opening Six Nations clash against Wales on Sunday.     Instead, they have been sent back to...

Doris, Roux set to miss Ireland Six Nations opener

5 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Ireland forwards Caelan Doris and Quinn Roux look certain to miss the Six Nations opener against Wales after returning to their provinces for medical assessment.

Six Nations 2021: Caelan Doris and Quinn Roux out of Ireland's Wales opener

5 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Ireland forwards Caelan Doris and Quinn Roux will miss Sunday's Six Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff because of knocks.