Lions sign former Springbok Willem Alberts
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLions Rugby have today confirmed that Willem Alberts will return to his roots & wear their jersey once more. The 35-year-old made his debut for the Golden Lions in 2007. In November...
Six Nations: Brian O'Driscoll's Players to Watch
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrian O'Driscoll highlights three players he feels will make an impact for their sides. Alexandre Fischer: Clermont & France As...
Cotter Appointed Fiji Head Coach
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji Rugby Union have announced the appointment of New Zealander Vern Cotter as the incoming Fiji Head Coach. The two-time Super Rugby and Top 14 Championship winner will take the reins...
Alix Popham: ‘Not playing in big European games makes the Wales players fresher’
6 years ago by Rugby WorldFormer Wales back-row Alix Popham on the abrupt end to his Test career, his business venture and why new coach Wayne Pivac can pick up where Warren Gatland left off Force eight: Alix Popham made 16 starts...
Chasing pack hoping to close the gap on England in Women’s Six Nations | Paul MacInnes
6 years ago by The GuardianEngland looked unstoppable in winning the title last year but France and Italy could threaten while Ireland, Scotland and Wales may show benefits of restructuringThe Women’s Six Nations begins with one...
Scotland seeking launchpad with landmark win against Ireland | Bryn Palmer
6 years ago by The GuardianGregor Townsend’s men are desperate to begin their Six Nations campaign with a first victory in Dublin since 2010Scotland have proved adept at throwing off the shackles of history in recent Six Nations:...
Wayne Pivac set to give Wales more exciting style of Six Nations play | Paul Rees
6 years ago by The GuardianHead coach gets underway with licence to foster a more expansive type of game over the next few weeksThe last time Wales hired a former policeman as head coach he used the skills he had learned on the...
Injury scare for Wales with Faletau leaving the field early in Bath's victory
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWelsh fans would have had their heads in their hands as Taulupe Faletau took a heavy knock in the final moments of Bath's final Premiership game before the Six Nations. However, Bath...
Shaun Edwards: ‘I sensed France really wanted me. That’s why I went’
6 years ago by The GuardianFrance’s defence coach discusses why he left Wales, sidestepped Wigan and would like to work for EnglandShaun Edwards’s French is coming along fine. “I wouldn’t be able to have a long conversation,”...
Six Nations 2020: how will your team perform this year?
6 years ago by The GuardianWill Wales retain the title? Will England live up to their tag as favourites? And is there any hope for Italy?Wales go into the first match of this year’s Six Nations as defending champions, having dethroned...
