Ben Earl eager for England to right old wrongs against Scotland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland may be smarting from the injustice of their defeat by France but Ben Earl insists England also have a point to prove in their Calcutta Cup clash. Replays suggested Scotland had scored a legitimate...
Harry Paterson admits Scotland start was ‘beyond my pre-season expectations’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHarry Paterson admitted he could never have imagined starting a Guinness Six Nations match for Scotland just months after wondering how he was going to get a game in Edinburgh’s high-calibre back...
James Lowe believes Jack Crowley is taking Ireland fly-half chance in his stride
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland fly-half Jack Crowley is taking the challenge of filling Johnny Sexton’s shoes in his stride and “could go far”, according to team-mate James Lowe. Test rookie Crowley marked...
Ireland’s Six Nations defence gets tougher from here on in – Andy Farrell
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell warned Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations title defence “gets tougher from here” after his side swatted aside Italy. The reigning champions registered a thumping 36-0 bonus-point...
5 things we learned from round two of the Guinness Six Nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance, England and Ireland were the winners in round two of the Guinness Six Nations, which failed to produce the excitement seen on the opening weekend. Here Ultimate Rugby looks at five things we learned...
Jack Crowley opens international account as Ireland ease to win against Italy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Crowley claimed an overdue first senior try as Ireland continued their Guinness Six Nations title defence with a resounding 36-0 bonus-point win over Italy in Dublin. The fly-half, who is tasked...
Dafydd Jenkins sees Wales progress but admits two defeats ‘hurts a lot’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales’ young team may have shown genuine promise for the future two rounds into the Guinness Six Nations but captain Dafydd Jenkins insists there is no sugar coating the results. England ran out...
Scott Macleod returns to Newcastle Falcons
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScott MacLeod is returning to Newcastle Falcons as line-out coach, with the former Scotland lock on board until at least the end of the season. The Hawick native spent 11 years with the Falcons, making...
It’s a bit of a blur – Fraser Dingwall savours dream start to Six Nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFraser Dingwall insists England will move deeper into the Guinness Six Nations emboldened by the knowledge they can dig out wins if they they stick to the script. England stride into the first fallow...
Finn Russell rues late drama but admits Scotland can’t leave it to the referee
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFinn Russell admitted Scotland should not have got themselves into a position for the officials to effectively decide the outcome of their dramatic Guinness Six Nations match against France. Ben White’s...
