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Finn Russell returns as Scotland make four changes for Six Nations game with France

Finn Russell returns at fly-half for Scotland’s Six Nations trip to France on Friday night. Russell steps in to lead Scotland’s backline after recovering from concussion, with captain Stuart Hogg reverting to full-back after playing at fly-half in last weekend’s record win over Italy. David Cherry drops to the bench despite his two-try display against Italy, with George Turner restored […]

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Romain Ntamack returns for Six Nations decider as France confirm five changes for Scotland

Romain Ntamack celebrates with Arthur Vincent France will hand a first Six Nations 2021 start to fly-half Romain Ntamack with the title on the line this Friday against Scotland. The opportunity for Ntamack, who shone in last year’s championship, topping the points scorers’ chart, comes as a result of Matthieu Jalibert’s injury, with five personnel changes announced in total. Further […]

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Danny Cipriani joins Bath on one-year deal

Danny Cipriani set to be confirmed as a Bath player after signing a one-year deal with the Premiership club – but veteran England fly-half is not expected to be ready to play until NEXT season after taking a break from rugby Danny Cipriani is to be announced as a Bath player after signing a one-year deal  The former England fly-half […]

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Eddie Jones under scrutiny as RFU bosses review worst Six Nations campaign

Eddie Jones’ boss will today deliver his preliminary verdict on England’s worst ever Six Nations campaign. A review into how the world’s biggest and richest rugby country could finish last-but-one has already begun. Jones and his coaching team met yesterday for a debrief. England’s under-fire head coach also took a call from RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney. Twickenham were quick […]

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Late scores hand Bristol dramatic win over Northampton

Andy Uren won the match late on Andy Uren’s try snatched a dramatic 28-21 victory for Gallagher Premiership leaders Bristol at Northampton as they produced a stunning finish in the final six minutes. The Bears saw the tables turned on them during a see-saw contest at Franklin’s Gardens, with Northampton storming back from 14-0 down to lead 21-14 going into […]

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Wayne Pivac ready to play waiting game with Wales

‘There is nothing we can do now except sit back and watch’: Wayne Pivac ready to play waiting game with Wales’ title fate out of their hands Wales’ Grand Slam hopes came to an end against France on Saturday Brice Dulin crossed in injury time to secure a 32-30 victory for the French Wales were down to 10 after Taulupe […]

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Maro Itoje defends Eddie Jones after poor Six Nations campaign

Maro Itoje jumps to the defence of ‘very special coach’ Eddie Jones after England’s miserable Six Nations campaign… insisting players should be held responsible for this year’s failings and NOT the under-fire boss England ended the 2021 Six Nations tournament in fifth spot – a joint-worst finish Eddie Jones’ side were beaten by Ireland, Scotland and Wales in this year’s […]

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England scrum-half Ben Youngs bemoans lack of consistency

Ben Youngs offers baffling defence of England’s joint-worst Six Nations campaign EVER and insists Eddie Jones’ side are BETTER now than when they won title in 2020 – before admitting squad will look to address ‘trust’ issues after woeful Ireland defeat Ben Youngs bemoaned England’s lack of consistency after their defeat in Dublin England recorded their joint-worst Six Nations campaign […]

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