Ireland

Statement win for Italy in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

The World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini will make for an interesting topic of conversation in the Lynagh household this week. What had been a relatively quiet test debut for...

France call up Munster’s Irish-qualified centre

Munster’s Irish-qualified centre Antoine Frisch has been called up to the France Six Nations squad. According to reports in the French media, Frisch is one of seven...

Wales debutants can prosper from Six Nations experience – Joe Roberts

Joe Roberts has no doubt that the future is bright for Wales as a testing Guinness Six Nations campaign nears its conclusion. Wales head into next Saturday’s Cardiff finale against Italy after suffering...

Six Nations 2024 Stats Review: Round 4

The penultimate round of this year’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations provided some shock results, with Italy upsetting the Scots in Rome before England snapped Ireland’s record-equalling win...

Box office Feyi-Waboso and Garbisi’s redemption – Six Nations talking points

There were wins for Italy, England and France in an enthralling round four of the Guinness Six Nations that ensures there will be something at stake in all three final games of the tournament. Here Ultimate...

A look at 3 exciting Six Nations weekends following a memorable fourth round

The 2024 Guinness Six Nations burst into life with a memorable fourth round of action that produced thrilling victories for Italy, England and France. Here, Ultimate Rugby looks at three of the most exciting...

Andy Farrell dismisses talk of Six Nations ‘anti-climax’ after Grand Slam bid ends

Andy Farrell dismissed suggestions retaining the Guinness Six Nations title could now feel like an anti-climax after Ireland’s hyped quest for back-to-back Grand Slams was crushed. The reigning...

Six Nations Round 4 Team of the Week

An incredible round of fixtures with two upsets on Saturday with Italy and England beating Scotland and Ireland respectively and Wales close to upsetting France on Sunday. Picking the team of the week...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: England v Ireland

England wreck Ireland’s Grand Slam dreams with last-gasp win at Twickenham

Marcus Smith’s stoppage-time drop goal rewarded England’s standout performance of the Steve Borthwick era as the Guinness Six Nations title race was taken to the final weekend with a 23-22...