Ali Price asked to stop the Scotland rot and prey on Wales distractions
7 years ago by The Guardian• Gregor Townsend drops captain Greig Laidlaw for Price • Jonathan Davies says Wales have refocused after merger talkHigh wind buffeted the Wales squad as they flew to Edinburgh afternoon but it was...
Six Nations: Scotland Change Four For Wales Clash
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors pair Jonny Gray and Tommy Seymour will make their 50th appearance in a Scotland side – that features four changes – against Wales in the Six Nations this Saturday at BT Murrayfield. It...
Six Nations: Eddie Jones Names Mammoth Backline To Tackle Italy
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has selected his team to play Italy in their next Guinness Six Nations match on Saturday 9 March at Twickenham Stadium. There are five changes to the...
England kick Saracens questions into touch in bid to avoid distractions
7 years ago by The GuardianScrutiny of Saracens’ finances avoided in favour of Jamie George’s views on how England can put pressure on WalesWith two games of the Six Nations left and Wales two points ahead, England’s players...
New Ospreys chairman brands merger saga a 'stitch-up of convenience'
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIncoming Ospreys chairman Rob Davies has described the saga surrounding a proposed merger with the Scarlets as a "stitch-up of convenience" and declared the plans "dead". Reports emerged...
Wednesday Evening Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Dobson confirmed as new Stormers Coach The Stormers have confirmed that John Dobson will replace Robbie Fleck as the Stormers head coach at the end of the 2019 season. Fleck’s...
THROWBACK: Wales' mesmeric try against Scotland in 1977 had everything
7 years ago by Rugby DumpAhead of the much anticipated Scotland and Wales 6 Nations clash this coming weekend at Murrayfield, here is a quick look back at two classic tries scored between the two sides when they met at the very...
Scarlets confirm merger with Ospreys ‘off the table’ after talks break down
7 years ago by The Guardian• Scarlets confirm latest news on their club website• Clubs were expected to join forces in regional shake-upThe proposed controversial merger between Ospreys and Scarlets, two of Wales’ most successful...
'The merger is off the table' - Scarlets release some facts and a timeline on merger talks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Wednesday Scarlets released a statement to their fans confirming that a merger is not on the cards following Ospreys' statement on Tuesday. The Professional Rugby Board (PRB)...
England’s risk-averse game blunts their threat and Six Nations ambitions | Ben Ryan
7 years ago by The GuardianA lack of freedom and adaptability in Eddie Jones’s gameplan allowed Wales to emerge victorious in CardiffThe truth shall set you free. As a coach I have thought a lot about the Wales against England...
