Shock result reflected in updated World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBelgium, some 18.20 points and 16 places below Portugal in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini, caused a huge shock on Saturday when they beat Os Lobos 10-6 in the opening round...
6 Nations Top Performers Round 1
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThis weekend saw get their Grand Slam defence underway with a record win over France in Marseilles. This was followed by a brilliant first half performance by Italy in their loss to England and Scotland...
Andy Farrell cools talk of next Grand Slam despite ‘feelgood factor’ for Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell believes talk of leading Ireland to successive Grand Slam titles is premature as he attempts to build on the “feelgood factor” created by a resounding Guinness Six Nations victory...
Rory Darge and Grant Gilchrist returning to reinforce Scotland in France clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Darge and Grant Gilchrist look set for Test match returns when Scotland continue their Guinness Six Nations campaign against France at Murrayfield. Both players were sidelined for Scotland’s...
England will ensure Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has right support ahead of Wales match
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFeyi-Waboso could make his first appearance against the country of his birth on Saturday. England will take special care with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso this week knowing the exciting Exeter wing is closing...
Wales and Lions great ‘The King’ Barry John dies aged 79
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn inspired the British and Irish Lions’ famous 1971 series victory over the All Blacks. Barry John, the Welsh rugby union great who was crowned ‘The King’ after inspiring the Lions’...
Rio Dyer wants Wales to call on confidence in England clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales face a tough Twickenham assignment against England. Rio Dyer believes that Wales will need to back themselves and build on a stunning second-half display against Scotland when they tackle England...
George Ford urges England to build on attacking endeavour when they face Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland honoured their pre-match pledge to play with greater freedom. George Ford has called on England to build on the attacking endeavour shown against Italy when their Guinness Six Nations continues...
Finn Russell hails Scotland for ‘holding tough’ to resist wild Wales fightback
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a first victory in Cardiff since 2002 for Scotland after a Guinness Six Nations thriller. Scotland captain Finn Russell reflected on a range of emotions after his team ended their Cardiff hoodoo...
5 things we learned from the opening round of the Guinness Six Nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland, England and Scotland made winning starts to the Guinness Six Nations on a dramatic opening weekend that provided many twists and turns. Here, Ultimate Rugby examines five things we...
