This years Six Nations tournament is still in its infancy, yet a star has emerged in winger Louis Rees-Zammit, with his try against Scotland in Round 2 already being dubbed as the try of the Championship. Rees-Zammit or ‘Rees-Lightning’ as he’s being called, is keeping Wales Six Nations hopes alive, with three tries to his […]
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Guinness Six Nations 2021 preview: Italy vs France, England vs Scotland and Wales vs Ireland
The 2021 Guinness Six Nations kicks off tomorrow with three enthralling games taking place over the weekend, including reigning champions England facing Scotland at Twickenham. Embed from Getty Images Italy vs France – 14:15 The first game of this year’s Six Nations will take place at the Stadio Olympico between France and Italy. Last year’s […]
England vs Scotland: Two Gloucester players make roster
England and Scotland have both announced their lineups ahead of Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash at Twickenham, with Gloucester players Jonny May & Chris Harris called up for their respective countries. Jonny May looks set to add to his 60 caps for England since making his debut in 2013, becoming the country’s joint second highest try-scorer […]
England Six Nations 2021 team announcement for Scotland clash
Eddie Jones has revealed his starting line up ahead of the 2021 Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday. South African Jones will be looking for his fourth Six Nations title in six years. The big inclusion into the team is uncapped Beno Obano, who will be the only uncapped man in the matchday 23. […]
Josh Adams suspension from Wales squad opens up chance for Gloucester flyer
Cardiff Blues and Wales winger Josh Adams has been released by Wales after being suspended for the first two matches of the 2021 Six Nations following a breach of Covid-19 protocols. The suspension follows after images of the top try scorer at the 2019 World Cup was leaked of him at a family gathering for […]
Wales Six Nations squad announcement: Priestland misses out as Gloucester’s Rees-Zammit returns
Embed from Getty Images Wales coach Wayne Pivac unveiled his 36-man squad for the 2021 Six Nations, selecting the uncapped Josh MacLeod of the Scarlets along with Gloucester Rugby’s own Louis Rees-Zammit, who retains his place in the team. There was much talk of the possibility of a WRU-approved exceptional circumstances clause that would allow […]
COVID-19 outbreak at Bath Rugby to put premiership and Six Nations in doubt?
Bath Rugby Club have been forced to shut down their training ground at Farleigh House following a number positive COVID-19 cases just 10 days out from their derby game with Bristol Bears. The number of cases is undisclosed, and both Bath players and staff have returned positive results following the weekly PCR COVID-19 testing programme […]
Rugby: What being a rugby player means to these women
The #icare campaign has taken over Instagram since online trolls have targeted Women’s rugby on comment sections on the social media site. The news last Friday regarding the current state of professional women’s rugby in the UK, it was that the Allianz Premier 15s will be suspended for 2 weeks and the Women’s Six Nations […]
GLOUCESTER RUGBY: No International Duty – Will it Benefit the Club?
With Gloucester Rugby’s sights set firmly on a play off position this season, no players on international duty this weekend could be welcomed, as the club continue to prepare for the run-in. The Cherry and Whites currently sit in 6th, just four points off the top four. Media Manager Duncan Wood admits that it could […]
Gloucester trio named in England U20 squad for Wales clash
Gloucester rugby’s Henry Walker, Alex Seville and Aaron Hinkley have been named in England’s 23 man squad to face Wales this Friday. Walker starts at hooker with his teammates lining up as replacements. Wales lie top of the table after round one with England unbeaten in third. England will; be looking to use their home advantage […]