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Ex-All Blacks coach Hansen fires 'chokers' warning to Ireland ahead of World Cup

6 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former New Zealand coach Steve Hansen warned in-form Ireland they still have a huge point to prove at the Rugby World Cup this year.   Andy Farrell's side completed a Grand Slam against England...

Farrell warns Ireland have 'a long way to go' to reach their peak despite Grand Slam triumph

7 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell believes Ireland have "a long way to go" before reaching the peak of their powers despite winning the Grand Slam.   Ireland were crowned Six Nations champions on Saturday after beating...

Borthwick 'can't do anything about the past' as England plot post-Six Nations success

12 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick says he "can't do anything about the past" with England, but the coach is looking forward to a lengthy World Cup build-up after their Six Nations efforts.   The former Leicester...

Farrell's side land Grand Slam in fitting Six Nations send-off for Sexton

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland sealed a third Six Nations Grand Slam with a 29-16 win over 14-man England on a day captain Johnny Sexton also became the tournament's outright all-time leading points scorer. France put...

Gatland hails Wales' 'real character' despite France defeat

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland saluted the "real character" demonstrated by Wales in their Six Nations defeat by France at Stade de France. Gatland's side concluded a disappointing campaign, in which they finished fifth,...

Five-try Les Bleus keep pressure on Ireland

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

France kept their Six Nations title hopes alive with a 41-28 victory over a spirited Wales at Stade de France. Les Blues boosted their championship quest by earning a bonus point to displace Ireland...

Hat-trick hero Kinghorn ensures hosts finish on a high

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Blair Kinghorn scored three tries as Scotland rounded off their Six Nations campaign with a 26-14 bonus-point win over Italy to all but seal third place in this year's championship. Gregor Townsend's...

The Breakdown – Ireland chase Grand Slam and Sexton wants record, but France lurk with intent

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland can make it a glorious farewell to the Six Nations for record-chasing captain Johnny Sexton as they chase a Grand Slam on Saturday, with England their visitors.   It will be Ireland's...

Preview: Ireland v England

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dublin is ready for one hell of a party. 140 years since the first Home Nations was played, Ireland stand on the precipice of a first Grand Slam in their biggest city – and on St.Patrick’s...

Preview: France v Wales

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The last time Warren Gatland and Shaun Edwards were both involved in a Guinness Six Nations encounter, Wales were clinching the Grand Slam against Ireland. Fast-forward four years and the two will be...