Italy make long-awaited return to top 10
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly have returned to the top 10 of the Men's Rankings for the first time since June 2013. Sunday’s dramatic 13-13 draw against France in Lille earned the Azzurri one point to improve their overall...
On This Day: North and Biggar send Wales top as French Grand-Slam hopes end
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA look back at the 6 Nations 2016. Wales ended France's hopes of a Six Nations Grand Slam and went top of the standings at least temporarily with a gritty 19-10 victory at the Principality...
Six Nations Round 3 Team of the Week
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother thrilling weekend of rugby with Ireland and Scotland winning over Wales and England respectively and Italy fighting for a draw in France and nearly snatching it at the end with a penalty hitting...
Ireland must improve on ‘scrappy’ Wales win to topple England – Robbie Henshaw
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRobbie Henshaw insists Grand Slam-chasing Ireland must improve on a “scrappy” win over Wales in order to topple England at “cauldron” Twickenham. Andy Farrell’s men kept...
England heading in right direction overall under Steve Borthwick – Jamie George
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie George conceded England were “not good enough” in their Calcutta Cup defeat to Scotland but the captain remained adamant they were heading in the right direction overall under Steve Borthwick. The...
Ireland vs Wales: Media reaction
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby“Men against boys” was the verdict of one UK-based writer after Ireland’s 31-7 victory over Wales on Saturday afternoon. Andy Farrell’s side were admittedly not firing on all cylinders...
Van der Merwe hat-trick seals Calcutta cup for Scotland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDuhan van der Merwe etched his name further into Calcutta Cup folklore with a sublime hat-trick as Scotland beat England 30-21 to lift the famous trophy for the fourth year in a row. The wing scored twice...
England’s Joe Marler fired up by sight of Scottish Calcutta Cup celebrations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Marler is desperate to help England wrestle back the Calcutta Cup on Saturday after growing exasperated with Scotland’s recent dominance of the fixture. The 33-year-old prop grew up in an era...
Gregor Townsend says Calcutta Cup success is Scotland’s sole focus
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend says Scotland’s sole focus is on winning their “biggest game of the season” against England this weekend and maintaining their recent dominance of the Calcutta Cup. The...
