How accurate are the world rugby rankings?
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auWhen the first rugby world rankings were released on September 8, 2003, England had the honour of being the inaugural number one team. (1) England (2) Wallabies (3) All Blacks (4) France (5) Springboks...
Six Nations 2015: Six reasons why England will win the championship
9 years ago by The Telegraph1. Fortress Twickenham Stuart Lancaster’s side have not lost at Twickenham in the Six Nations since they were defeated by Wales in February 2012 and have won their last eight home games in the championship. ...
Wales make two changes for Italy
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales head coach Warren Gatland has made two enforced changes for Saturday's Six Nations match in Italy. Aaron Jarvis comes in at at tight-head and Rob Evans makes his first start at loose-head...
Wallabies drop to lowest ever ranking as Wales climb - Results and Rankings recap
9 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Wallabies have dropped down to sixth place on the World Rugby Rankings as Wales moved up above them with victory over Ireland in Cardiff. It was a busy weekend of international rugby, with the Six...
Injuries force Gatland's hand ahead of Italy clash
9 years ago by ESPN ScrumWales head coach Warren Gatland has made two injury-enforced changes for next Saturday's Six Nations clash against Italy in Rome. Props Gethin Jenkins (hamstring) and Samson Lee (Achilles) both miss...
Lancaster considering minor changes for France
9 years ago by ESPN ScrumStuart Lancaster is considering making only minor adjustments to his team as England seek a triumphant conclusion to their Six Nations campaign. Replacement tight-five forwards Tom Youngs and Geoff...
Domingo replaces injured Ben Arous
9 years ago by Rugby 365Veteran France prop Thomas Domingo on Monday replaced the injured Eddy Ben Arous in the squad for their final Six Nations match with England this Saturday, the coaching staff announced. The 29-year-old...
Lancaster warns England to rein emotions in
9 years ago by ESPN ScrumStuart Lancaster says England will use their experience of Cardiff two years ago to guide preparations for their final attempt on this year's Six Nations title His side enter Saturday's climatic round...
Australia slip to worst ranking in history
9 years ago by ESPN ScrumAustralia have slipped to their World Rugby ranking in history, dropping one spot to No. 6 ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Wales leap-frogged the Wallabies into the top five, climbing one spot from...
Schmidt: Ireland still in the race
9 years ago by Rugby 365Ireland coach Joe Schmidt insists confidence will remain high in the camp this week, despite seeing their hopes of a Grand Slam in this year's Six Nations having disappeared with defeat to Wales. Previously...