Explained: World Rugby Rankings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe men’s and women’s World Rugby Rankings are calculated using a points exchange system, in which sides take points off each other based on the match result. Whatever...
Dan Biggar to become Wales' ninth test centurion
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales captain Dan Biggar is all set to become the ninth Welsh player to play 100 Tests on Saturday. The 32-year-old is set to lead his country for the second time and earn his 100th test...
Ireland 29-7 Wales: Mack shines on debut
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales' Six Nations title defence got off to a terrible start on Saturday as they were thrashed 29-7 by Ireland in Dublin. Andrew Conway helped himself to a double as Ireland eased to a...
Wales out to match England's haul as France aim to end long wait
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Six Nations starting on Saturday, Stats Perform has used Opta data to look ahead to the 2022 edition of the Championship. The Six Nations is upon us for 2022, as Wales bid to...
Wales seeking end to Dublin misery, Scotland out for rare feat against England
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland are seeking rare back-to-back wins against England and Wales head to Ireland for the first game of their Six Nations title defence. The 2022 Six Nations campaign begins with a mouth-watering...
Six Nations Preview: Wales given little chance of defending their title
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have been Six Nations champions four times in the last 10 years, yet few are giving them much of a chance this time around after failing to push on in the second half of 2021. Wayne Pivac's...
Six Nations: Irish hopes high but France favourites to end long drought
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance begin the 2022 Six Nations as favourites, but Ireland are in great form while England, Wales and Scotland also pose a threat. Eleven months on from playing the roles of party poopers...
North says champions Wales can thrive as underdogs
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales star George North told Stats Perform "fierce competitor" Dan Biggar can prove an inspiring captain in the absence of Alun Wyn Jones. George North is looking forward to the day his children...
Six Nations: 12 Things We Learned From The Captains
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022 Guinness Six Nations is almost here, and the official launch provided plenty of intriguing nuggets from across the six teams as to how the Championship is shaping up. Head coaches and captains...
'Never say never' – Pivac not completely ruling out Jones Six Nations return
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales head coach Wayne Pivac has Alun Wyn Jones' chances of playing some part in the Six Nations as a "long shot". Wayne Pivac has not totally ruled out of the prospect of Alun Wyn Jones making...
