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England 15-32 Ireland: Farrell's side stay in title hunt after early Ewels red card

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England put up an incredible fight a man down after a nightmare start, but it is Ireland who remain in contention for the title.     Charlie Ewels was sent off after only 82 seconds as Ireland...

Six Nations Team of the Week - Round Four

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The penultimate round of the 2022 Six Nations has concluded with just Ireland and Grand Slam chasing France still in the running for the title.   Round four of the competition kicked off on Friday...

Dupont dares to dream of Grand Slam after France overcome Wales

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France are one game away from clinching a Grand Slam after overcoming Wales, but Antoine Dupont is not ready to celebrate just yet.   France captain Antoine Dupont said his side are embracing...

Galthie dreaming of Grand Slam but braced for huge England battle

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France once again showed they are no longer just about flair as they dug in to beat Wales and make it four wins out of four.   Fabien Galthie says France are in the "dream scenario" as they stand...

Biggar says Wales 'paid the price' as France keep Grand Slam dream alive

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Biggar booted Wales' points as they lost out 13-9 in a tense Six Nations tussle in Cardiff, with France now one win from a Grand Slam.     Dan Biggar said Wales paid a high price for falling...

Willemse and Ibanez salute France's gutsy Six Nations win in Wales

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France second-rower Paul Willemse and team manager Raphael Ibanez were relieved after a low-scoring 13-9 Six Nations triumph in Wales.     France lock Paul Willemse said the 13-9 win at...

Grand Slam still on as Les Bleus fend off defending champions

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Anthony Jelonch grabbed the only try as France edged a tense tussle in Cardiff against last season's Six Nations champions Wales.     France will go for Grand Slam glory next week after resisting...

England lock Itoje expected to be fit to face Ireland

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Key man Maro Itoje has been struggling with illness this week but he is set to face Ireland at Twickenham.   England are "really optimistic" Maro Itoje will be fit for Saturday's Six Nations showdown...

CONFRIMED: Cheika named Argentina's new head coach

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina have confirmed that Michael Cheika will assume responsibility as head coach of the team until the end of the Rugby World Cup 2023.     ¡Bienvenido, Michael! Cheika estuvo...

Six Nations: The Breakdown – Galthie's France two steps from Grand Slam glory as England eye Paris decider

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France are rolling towards a possible Grand Slam as they arrive in Cardiff for game four in their Six Nations mission, but Fabien Galthie's team must not switch off now.   The championship...