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A statistical look at the second round of Six Nations matches

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland can expect an Ireland backlash at Murrayfield, while England and Wales head into round two on a high after making winning starts.     Scotland will be out to claim a record-equalling...

Mathieu Bastareaud back as France opt for power against England

7 years ago by The Guardian

Bastareaud is one of six changes made by Jacques BrunelDemba Bamba to start at tight-head in pack reshuffle Mathieu Bastareaud has returned to Les Bleus’ starting line-up as France opted for bulk and...

Six Nations: Bastareaud Returns for Le Crunch

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France Head coach Jacques Brunel has made a number of changes following his side's loss to Wales in the opening round of the Six Nations.    France vice captain Mathieu Bastareaud is back...

Friday Morning Round Up

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales changes part of World Cup preparation - Gatland   Warren Gatland says that naming a much-changed Wales XV to face Italy in the Six Nations is all part of the process to prepare for the Rugby...

“I think they are class players and class is permanent” - Schmidt

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Schmidt is backing Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton to shake off the rust and to be the ‘competitive animals’ Ireland need to face down Scotland at Murrayfield.     Scrum-half...

Wales changes part of World Cup preparation - Gatland

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the Rugby World Cup to come later this year, Warren Gatland has used the second week of the Six Nations to get to know his Wales squad.         Warren Gatland says that...

Gatland not concerned about outside opinions over his team selection

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The Wales boss has made 10 changes for Saturday’s Six Nations encounter against Italy.

Six Nations Team News

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six Nations: Davies Leads Wales For The First Time     Jonathan Davies will captain Wales for the first time on Saturday as he leads his country against Italy in Rome.     Davies...

Six Nations: Italy Change Two For Welsh Clash

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy head coach Conor O’Shea has made two changes for Italy as Edoardo Padovani comes into the backline and Nicola Quaglio into the front row for their Six Nations clash with Wales on Saturday.     Padovani...

U20 Six Nations Lineups: England vs France

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Ted Hill will captain the England u20s side that will be looking to upset the reigning U20 World Champions in Exeter this weekend.     There are three changes to the England that...