England U20s team to play Italy in Six Nations
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland U20s head coach Steve Bates has named his side to play Italy in the fourth round of the U20 Six Nations Championship at Bedford’s Goldington Road on Friday. Bates has made three...
Scott Hastings slams Laidlaw and other senior Scotland players for 'mediocre' performances
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Scotland and British and Irish Lions centre Scott Hastings says the onus is on Greig Laidlaw and other senior Scotland players to step up when they lock horns with Wales. Scott...
Scarlets-Ospreys merger talk has affected Wales squad - Gatland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland wants Wales to focus on winning the Six Nations, but says talk of an Ospreys-Scarlets merger has had an impact on players. Warren Gatland said there is "no doubt" Wales'...
Ospreys firmly deny Scarlets merger talk
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA merger with Scarlets is not on the cards, Pro14 side Ospreys have insisted. The Ospreys have categorically denied they are poised to merge with Pro14 rivals Scarlets. The Professional...
Finn Russell great chat and kicking masterclass ahead of much anticipated Scotland return
7 years ago by Rugby DumpFinn Russell made a successful return to action following a recent concussion, playing 65 minutes during Racing 92's 50-14 victory over La Rochelle in the Top 14. The fly-half is therefore likely to complete...
Ospreys chairman Mike James resigns amid turmoil over Scarlets merger plan
7 years ago by The Guardian• James quits at crucial meeting on future of game in Wales• Calls handling of ‘Project Reset’ ‘nothing short of chaotic’Welsh regional rugby has been plunged into turmoil off the field by...
Maro Itoje injury scare for England as he limps out of training
7 years ago by The Guardian• Lock has not featured since opening win over Ireland• Itoje was hoping to return against Italy on SaturdayMaro Itoje hobbled out of training on Tuesday to give England an injury scare for their Six...
France will look to exploit Ireland weaknesses in Six Nations, says Brunel
7 years ago by The Guardian• Coach names unchanged 23 for Sunday’s clash in Dublin• Squad ‘knows what to expect’ after watching IrelandJacques Brunel believes France can exploit “weaknesses” in Ireland’s game in...
Six Nations: Wales make one change to face Scotland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have made one change to their starting XV from the side that beat England, with Adam Beard coming into the side for the trip to Edinburgh to face Scotland on Saturday. Beard, who featured...
Wales go early with Six Nations team as Gatland makes solitary change
7 years ago by The GuardianAdam Beard starts in place of the injured Cory Hill Warren Gatland names side 48 hours earlier than plannedThe Wales head coach, Warren Gatland, has made one change to his starting lineup for Saturday’s...
