Wales’ Biggar and Patchell recall glory days and get drop on Australia | Paul Rees
7 years ago by The GuardianWith Wales outscored three tries to two, No10s ended a 35-international match gap since their last scored with a drop goalWales used to be the masters of the drop goal. A method of scoring that has become...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Australia 25-29 Wales
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales took a huge step towards topping Pool D at the Rugby World Cup with a nail-biting 29-25 win over a fast-finishing over Australia in Tokyo. First-half tries from Hadleigh...
Leinster's Kearney stars as Pro14 champions make winning start
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReigning Pro14 champions Leinster overcame stern resistance from Benetton Treviso to kick off the new campaign with a 32-27 win. Dave Kearney's hat-trick helped the Irish province to a bonus-point...
Connacht Eagles team named for penultimate Celtic Cup clash
7 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyThere are four changes to the Connacht Eagles squad for their penultimate Celtic Cup game against Cardiff Blues A tomorrow at Cardiff Arms Park (k/o 2.30pm). Props Matthew Burke and Conor Kenny...
Sexton and Best lead the charge as Ireland prove their credentials
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton and Rory Best led the way as Ireland's thumping win over Scotland affirmed their credentials as Rugby World Cup challengers. Ireland have never made it past the...
Can England, Ireland, South Africa or Wales reign? Ranking the contenders to dethrone the All Blacks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt may not prove to be the case in the long run, but New Zealand feel a little vulnerable going into the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Having failed to win this year's shortened version of the...
Rugby World Cup shocks and routs, Solheim Cup drama and Ansu Fati | Classic YouTube
7 years ago by The GuardianThis week’s roundup also features last-second basketball genius, Lasith Malinga the slinger and an NFL Friends tribute1) The Rugby World Cup starts on Friday, and the group stage will give minnows the...
Wilkinson's drop goal, Lomu's bulldozer and other memorable RWC moments
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan, we take a look at some of the tournament's most memorable moments. Over the next six weeks, dreams will be realised, heroes will emerge and hearts...
Women's Six Nations 2020 Fixtures Revealed!
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt has today announced that the 2020 Women’s Six Nations will begin with three Sunday fixtures on the first weekend in February 2020. Champions England will get their campaign...
Sam Warburton reveals that he almost left the 2017 Lions tour ahead of the second test
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer British & Irish Lions and Wales captain Sam Warburton has revealed that a phone call to his mom stopped him from quitting the team during their the 2017 tour to New Zealand. The...
