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Grand Slam triumph a 'major step' for French rugby, says team manager Ibanez

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Raphael Ibanez hailed France's Six Nations Grand Slam triumph as a "major step", but still noted further room for improvement.     France team manager Raphael Ibanez celebrated a "major step"...

Lawes proud but disappointed after England fall to Grand Slam winners France

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England could only watch on as France claimed the Grand Slam on Sunday, but captain Courtney Lawes could not fault his side's efforts.     England captain Courtney Lawes was left with contrasting...

Gibson-Park celebrates Ireland's Triple Crown

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland's Jamison Gibson-Park was overjoyed after claiming the Six Nations Triple Crown with a 26-5 win over Scotland.     Ireland scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park was over the moon after his...

Six Nations Team of the Tournament

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France are the 2022 Six Nations Champions after completing the Grand Slam beating Italy, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England.   A dozen years on from their last such triumph, Les Bleus dominate...

France 25-13 England: Dupont steers Les Bleus to Grand Slam triumph

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Antoine Dupont led France to a first Six Nations crown since 2010 as they ran out 25-13 victors over England.     Antoine Dupont guided France to a long-awaited Six Nations title as they saw...

Ireland 26-5 Scotland: Triple Crown secured to keep pressure on France

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England will be tasked with doing Ireland a favour against France after Andy Farrell's men beat Scotland in routine fashion in Dublin.     Ireland secured the Triple Crown and kept the pressure...

Ireland tackle Scotland with one eye on the trophy

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland will return to Dublin with their tails up after a magnificent game saw them down the English 32-15 at Twickenham. This week, the Irish will give a last surge to cap off their campaign against the...

England out to break French hearts

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Any ambitions England may have harboured with regard to 2022 Six Nations title were shattered by a spirited performance by the Irish who knocked over their old foes 32-15 at Twickenham.     However,...