Wales stay in the present and prepare to meet England threat head-on
6 years ago by The GuardianWayne Pivac’s side need to find Gatland-type grit as they seek to avert third successive Six Nations loss for the first time since 2007A year ago Wales were on course for a third grand slam in 11 years....
Revenge mission: England and Wales on collision course amid the chaos | Robert Kitson
6 years ago by The GuardianJohn Mitchell expects a ‘highly physical’ Six Nations showdown at Twickenham but which England will turn up?If ever there was a weekend for rugby to supply an escape from the cares of the world, this...
England v Wales: four factors that could decide Twickenham battle
6 years ago by The GuardianJosh Navidi’s return will be vital to Wales’s hopes of stopping England at the breakdown, and the hosts will need to keep their cool if Wales try to rile themWales’s tactical approach is easily seen...
Alun Wyn Jones insists Dan Biggar will start for Wales against England
6 years ago by The GuardianWales captain says Biggar trained on Friday and ‘is going to play’Biggar injured his knee on club duty for Northampton last weekThe Wales captain, Alun Wyn Jones, tried to dampen down injury concerns...
ANALYSIS: England and France's Suffocating Strangle Game
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance passed a big test in their bid to be crowned champions for the first time in a decade when they beat Wales last time out, providing Eddie Jones' England a blueprint on how to stall Wayne Pivac's...
Six Nations 2020: A statistical look at the fourth round of matches
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland go in search of another Murrayfield triumph over Grand Slam hopefuls France this weekend, and England will look to put the pressure on the Six Nations leaders with a win over Wales. The...
Book review: three decades on, Glenn Webbe is still packing a punch
6 years ago by Rugby WorldGlenn Webbe, the Bridgend and Wales icon, talks racism, ruses and arm wrestles in a recently published autobiography that will enthral rugby fans of all ages Muscling up: Glenn Webbe gives his biographer,...
Thomas dropped as Penaud returns for France
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthie has made one enforced and one tactical switch to his starting XV to face Scotland on Sunday in round 4 of the Six Nations. Scotland go in search of another Murrayfield triumph over...
Women's 6 Nations- Scotland v France Preview
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland head coach Philip Doyle has named an unchanged side to meet France at Scotsdoun on Saturday at 19:45 (local). The team was scheduled to face Italy a fortnight...
Wales have stepped up intensity ahead of England clash, claims Pivac
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Wayne Pivac expects a "big performance" against England after stepping up intensity in training, epitomised by Alun Wyn Jones. Wayne Pivac believes a step-up in intensity in training means his...
