2016 Archives - Ruck

EXCLUSIVE – Catherine Spencer: A cultural shift is making contact sport for girls accepted and is encouraging more to take part.

Former England Captain Catherine Spencer talks Women’s Sport Week Spencer is proud of the recent progress…

Captain Sam Warburton gives Wales boost for New Zealand Tour

Captain Sam Warburton is expected to be fit for Wales’ summer tour to New Zealand It…

Six Nations 2016: Team of the Tournament

An enjoyable 2016 RBS Six Nations came to an end after England claimed a first Grand…

Scotland 29-18 France: Stuart Hogg, Duncan Taylor and Tim Visser cross the line for Scotland in the thrilling win in front of their home support

Scotland ended a 10-year winless streak against France o record back-to-back Six Nations victories for the first…

Ireland 58-15 Italy: Joe Schmidt’s men answer their critics with sublime nine-try victory against Italy in Dublin

Ireland answered their critics with an impressive 58-15 victory against Italy in Dublin Tries from Andrew…

England v Wales preview: Team news, kick-off time, key battles, line-ups and stats for the Six Nations clash

England and Wales have both named unchanged starting line-ups for Saturday’s pivotal encounter: 16:00 kick-off Centre…

Ireland v Italy preview: Team news, kick-off time, line-ups and stats for the Six Nations clash

Ireland have made two changes to their side to face Italy in the Six Nations on…

Italy 9-40 England: Jonathan Joseph scores second half hat-trick as Eddie Jones’ men power to emphatic victory in Rome

England makes it two wins from two with a devastating second-half performance Eddie Jones men could…

France 10-9 Ireland: Maxime Medard’s late try snatches victory for France over a battered and bruised Ireland

France kept their chances of the Grand Slam alive with a 10-9 win against Ireland in…

Italy v England preview: Team news, kick-off time, line-ups and stats for the Six Nations clash

Italy host England in the Six Nations on Sunday: 14:00 kick-off Uncapped Maro Itoje may make…

Six Nations 2016 Key Battles: Round Two

Here are the three duels that we think could decide the outcome of this weekend’s Six…

Ireland’s Sean O’Brien and Rob Kearney return to face France

Flanker Sean O’Brien and full-back Rob Kearney are back in the Ireland starting XV Joe Schmidt’s…

France v Ireland preview: Team news, kick-off time, line-ups and stats for the Six Nations clash 05 Feb 2016Rugby Rucker

France host Ireland in Paris on Saturday: 14:25 kick-off The Irish welcome back British and Irish Lions…

England training squad for Italy game announced

England have added Matt Kvesic and Josh Beaumont to their 27-man training squad Travelling reserves Elliot…

Scotland 9-15 England: Eddie Jones era starts with a crucial win at Murrayfield

England held on for a 15-9 win against Scotland at Murrayfield George Kruis try, converted by…