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Six Nations: The Breakdown – France out to end Ireland's winning run, tight match expected in Cardiff

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France and Ireland face off at the Stade de France on Saturday in a contest that may well determine exactly where the Six Nations title ends up next month. Pre-tournament favourites France kicked off...

How this weekend's Six Nations can impact the World Rankings

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the second rounds of the Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship 2022.  Permutation highlights: Wales must beat Scotland by more than 15...

Eddie Jones makes six changes to his England team to face Italy

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has named his England team to face Italy in the Guinness Six Nations this weekend.   Tom Curry will continue to captain the side. Jamie George and Will Stuart start in the front row,...

Scotland ready themselves for Welsh backlash

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Battered and bruised from a tough afternoon in Dublin, the Welsh return to the Principality Stadium for another Celtic clash as the Scots come knocking, looking for their second victory of the campaign...

England to play Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium in June

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of their summer tour to Australia, Eddie Jones’ side will host the Barbarians on Sunday 19 June (3pm BST KO).     An England XV last hosted the Barbarians in June 2019, with Alex...

Grant Gilchrist to make 50th appearance as Scotland name team for Wales

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend has named his squad to face Wales on Saturday afternoon in Cardiff in the second round of the 2022 Guinness Six Nations, where Grant Gilchrist will make his 50th appearance for Scotland.       The...

Eddie Jones trims his squad ahead of Italy test

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England Head Coach Eddie Jones has retained 27 players ahead of his England side’s Six Nations tie against Italy this weekend.  England will travel to Rome to take on Italy at the Stadio Olimpico...