Eight Scots included in McGeechan's latest Lions XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions legend Sir Ian McGeechan was certainly impressed by Scotland in the opening weekend of the Six Nations. The former Lions coach selected no less than eight Scottish players...
Townsend calls up young trio into Scotland squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the dust settles from Scotland's momentous victory over England on Saturday, head coach Gregor Townsend has called up three youngsters into the squad. George Taylor, Charlie Shiel & D'arcy...
Ronan O'Gara questions O'Mahony red card
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle head coach and legendary Ireland flyhalf Ronan O’Gara has said he believes Ireland would have beaten Wales by ten points had they not been forced to play most of the game with 14 men. Ireland...
Six under the radar performances in Round 1 | Six Nations 2021
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations returned just over three months after the conclusion of the 2020 edition of the tournament. The opening round did not disappoint as a ruthless France put Italy to the sword...
6 Nations Round 1's top stats performers - tackles, running metres, turnovers & more
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 Six Nations tournament kicked off with a bang this past weekend. The first fixture saw the fiery French maraud Italy in Rome, 50-10. The second fixture produced a result that will be talked about...
Latest World Rankings: England Fall, Wales Rise
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn eventful weekend of rugby in the Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship led to a couple of positional changes in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. England’s first defeat to Scotland...
Pivac counts cost of Wales win as Farrell expects 'stalwart' O'Mahony response
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWayne Pivac will have to reassemble his Wales squad for the game with Scotland after their win over Ireland came at a cost. Wales are set to be without four players for their Six Nations...
Ultimate Rugby's Six Nations Player Of Round One | Antoine Dupont
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening weekend of the Six Nations did not disappoint as we saw a French side in full flight, an upset at Twickenham and drama in Cardiff. France made light work of Italy to open...
Wales v Ireland - HIGHLIGHTS | Second Half Comeback & Late Drama! | 2021 Six Nations
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales held on for a hard fought 21-16 home win over 14 man Ireland in the opening round of the Six Nations. Leigh Halfpenny opened the scoring for Wales with a penalty 5 minutes in to lead 3-0. The pivotal...
Six Nations Team of the Week - Round One
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations returned just over three months after the conclusion of the 2020 edition of the tournament. The opening round saw France pick up from where they left off last year...
