'Please Johnny, Johnny Don't be scared.' - Romain Poite
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReferee Romain Poite eased Johnny Sexton's concerns in the clash with Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday. The French referee was heard clearly telling the Irish captain not to be 'scared' after...
Owen Farrell's comments after French clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA late try by England lock Maro Itoje sealed a much-needed win for England against France at Twickenham in a hard-fought Round 4 clash. England captain Owen Farrell was proud of his charges and...
France empty-handed after Twickenham thriller but future looks bright for Les Bleus
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn France, they still speak joyously of Philippe Saint-Andre's wonder try at Twickenham, that majestic blue wave that swept from one end of the great stadium to the other, resulting in a score under...
Itoje Ends The French Grand Slam Bid
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMaro Itoje's late try ended France's Six Nations Grand Slam hopes as England secured a hard-fought 23-20 victory at Twickenham. Fabien Galthie's men still have two games to play in this year's...
Balshaw says France should beware 'seething' England
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland are out of the Six Nations title race and Iain Balshaw says they will be ready to "right some wrongs" in Le Crunch. Iain Balshaw expects "seething" England to unleash their fury...
England and Les Bleus sharpen swords for epic scrap at Twickenham
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Twickenham turf will be well trampled come Saturday evening’s end as the old Anglo-French rivalry will receive another notch on its long and prestigious history. It has been a difficult...
Eddie Jones names his side to face France
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his side for this weekend’s Guinness Six Nations match against France. England will host Les Bleus at Twickenham Stadium, in their penultimate championship fixture,...
Rory Best urges Gatland to look to Russell
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland captain Rory Best has spoken up about the potential value that Scottish flyhalf Finn Russell could provide in the Lions camp, if given a chance by head coach Warren Gatland. This,...
Nigel Owens backs Wales speedster Rees-Zammit for B&I Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNigel Owens has backed Wales’ flyer Louis Rees-Zammit to force his way into the British & Irish Lions reckoning. Owens is the first referee to officiate 100 test matches and has...
'There are 9.59 seconds between England players beginning to take position after Farrell stops talking and Gaüzère blowing his whistle' - Squidge
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales secured a triple crown following their 40-24 victory over England in the latest round of the Six Nations. The came with some controversy with French referee Pascal...
