Stuart Hogg’s solo effort leads Scotland to hard-fought victory against Italy
6 years ago by The Guardian• Italy 0-17 Scotland• Stuart Hogg, Chris Harris and Adam Hastings cross for visitorsScotland avoided joining the ruins in Rome to ease the pressure on head coach Gregor Townsend with a hard-fought...
How Andy Farrell has tweaked Ireland's tactics and how England could counter it
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA mouthwatering round three of the Six Nations could be pivotal in a battle for the title that appears to be wide open. Family loyalty will go out of the window on Sunday when England and Ireland do battle. Ireland...
ANALYSIS: How Sam Warburton has influenced Wales' defence and how there is still evidence of Edwards' work
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Warren Gatland leaving Wales and Shaun Edwards also following the long time head coach out the door, Wales' style of play was always going to change. And now with Wayne Pivac taking over from Gatland,...
ANALYSIS: Ireland's defence and the importance of Bundee Aki
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations is back this weekend! A cracking round of action sees Scotland head off to Rome, Wales host a high flying French side while the weekend is wrapped up at Twickenham on Sunday with England...
Six Nations' Stats Leaders
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first two rounds of the Six Nations have produced rugby worthy of the tradition and excellence for which the competition is known. We now take a look at the stats so far and highlight the names of...
Analysis: Why one of rugby's most annoying tactics is so effective
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn his latest exclusive for Ultimate Rugby, Omar Mouneimne has a look at exactly why Exeter Chiefs and other sides use the controversial caterpillar box kick. In part one of the two-part...
Good and bad news on the injury front for France
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrench winger Vincent Rattez, a try-scorer against England, will play no further part in the Six Nations for France. Six Nations leaders France will be without wing Vincent Rattez for...
Six Nations Player Of The Year Contenders
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance and Ireland made it back-to-back victories in Round 2 of the Six Nations while England pick their first victories in this year's edition of the tournament. There have been a number of stellar...
Latest World Rankings: Georgia overtake Italy
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland, Georgia and Portugal all climb the World Rugby Rankings while Russia fall to their lowest position in over 14 years. While there were few surprises in the Six Nations in terms of results...
Six Nations Team Of Round Two
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother weekend of Six Nations rugby has come and gone with France claiming a bonus-point victory over Italy, Ireland handed Wales a first Six Nations defeat in nine matches and England...
