SIX NATIONS 2020: Happy anniversary! 20 years of Italy in Opta numbers
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe use Opta data to look at Italy's time in the Six Nations as the upcoming edition marks 20 years since they first featured. This year's Six Nations represents 20 years since Italy...
Pivac era opens to familiar refrains as Welsh rugby choirs vow their show will go on
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales begin the Wayne Pivac era on Saturday, and performing on the pitch remains as great a passion for male voice choirs as rugby players. Wayne Pivac on the touchline; the...
Six Nations 2020: Team-by-team guide
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Scotland are the only sides without a new head coach for the 2020 edition of the Six Nations. Four head coaches will take charge of their first Six Nations matches when the...
Minozzi returns for Italy as Franco Smith names his squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFranco Smith, who is in temporary charge of Italy for the 2020 Guinness Six Nations, has named his squad to face Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The squad sees the return of...
Six Nations Wales v Italy preview
6 years ago by Rugby WorldTeam news, stats and TV details for the Wales v Italy match in Cardiff that launches the 2020 Six Nations. There are plenty of new faces on show, both on the field and off it Dragon dash: Aaron Wainwright...
Connacht v Cardiff Blues: Ticket Update
6 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyFor the first time since that memorable day last April, Cardiff Blues visit the Sportsground next month in a crucial Guinness PRO14 clash. That game saw both sides go head-to-head with a place in...
Wales Women name their side
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJasmine Joyce and Hannah Jones have been named in the Wales Women starting line-up for Sunday’s Women’s Six Nations Championship opener against Italy at Cardiff Arms Park (1pm). The experienced...
Where Saracens players could end up next season?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens are likely to hang onto some of their star players despite their relegation with a number of players set to sign loan deals with Premiership clubs, others set for sabbaticals however, they will...
Hogg: I asked Townsend for Scotland captaincy
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Scotland captain Stuart Hogg proved if you don't ask, you don't get when he put himself forward to lead his country. Stuart Hogg has revealed he approached Gregor Townsend to ask if...
Ratti rewarded with Cardiff Blues contract
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Ratti has been rewarded for his impressive regional form with a new long-term contract at Cardiff Blues. The 22-year-old second-row joined Cardiff RFC in the summer, after coming through...
