Wales release Halfpenny to make Scarlets comeback
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeigh Halfpenny will get the chance to prove his fitness ahead of Wales' clash with England by featuring for the Scarlets this weekend. Leigh Halfpenny is poised to make his comeback for...
Matthew Rees to retire at the end of the season
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMatthew Rees will hang up his boots at the end of the season following an illustrious career spanning 19 years. The Cardiff Blues hooker returned to action in the New Year after recovering from...
Wales torn on whether Leigh Halfpenny deserves a return place ahead of Liam Williams
7 years ago by Rugby DumpWales have been dealt a major boost ahead of their Six Nations clash with England next weekend, as Leigh Halfpenny has returned to the squad. However, there has been a division amongst fans as to whether...
Six Nations: Eddie Jones Names 25-Man Training Squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has recalled 25 players for a three-day training camp in central London beginning today. Maro Itoje (Saracens) and Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints) also join...
Wales' Faletau to have further arm surgery
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales back-row Taulupe Faletau is expected to miss the remainder of the Six Nations after Bath confirmed he will require another operation on his right arm. Faletau fractured his forearm in Bath's clash...
England find that playing with speed and a smile can be irresistible | Robert Kitson
7 years ago by The GuardianPerformance against France showed that Eddie Jones has set his rejuvenated team on a third way to successThe first rule of rugby gravity is simple. The best players and coaches are only as good as their...
Wales fans feel missed bonus point in Italy could come back to haunt them
7 years ago by Rugby DumpAfter two rounds of this year’s Six Nations, England and Wales remain the only two unbeaten teams. However, while both are still on course for the Grand Slam, each team will have contrasting emotions.
England’s Mako Vunipola faces ankle scan in build-up to Wales eliminator
7 years ago by The Guardian• Tighthead prop hobbled off against France with injury problem• Morgan Parra breaks ranks and questions coach’s methodsEngland were last night on Monday waiting on the result of a scan on Mako Vunipola...
England kicking on but strategy for Wales could include power game | Nick Evans
7 years ago by The GuardianFrance caved under pressure from kicking but Eddie Jones may mix it up with Tuilagi and the Vunipolas against WalesFrance’s death by a thousand kicks at Twickenham started the week before in Paris. England...
Latest World Rankings: Ireland Close The Gap On New Zealand While Brazil Home In On Record Ranking
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrazil close in on their best-ever position in the World Rugby Rankings after a superb comeback win against Canada in the Americas Rugby Championship, while Georgia, Spain and Belgium are all on the up,...
