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Wales debutants can prosper from Six Nations experience – Joe Roberts

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Roberts has no doubt that the future is bright for Wales as a testing Guinness Six Nations campaign nears its conclusion. Wales head into next Saturday’s Cardiff finale against Italy after suffering...

Japan Rugby League One: Round 9 review

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One – Matsuda Rides High in Battle of the Sharpshooters Brave Blossoms flyhalf Rikiya won the battle of the international tens as Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights edged All Black Richie Mo’unga’s...

Mark Atkinson announces his retirement from professional rugby

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby centre and fan favourite, Mark Atkinson, has announced his retirement from rugby due to injury. Atkinson, who has been at the Club for over a decade, suffered a serious knee injury early...

Six Nations 2024 Stats Review: Round 4

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The penultimate round of this year’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations provided some shock results, with Italy upsetting the Scots in Rome before England snapped Ireland’s record-equalling win...

Box office Feyi-Waboso and Garbisi’s redemption – Six Nations talking points

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

There were wins for Italy, England and France in an enthralling round four of the Guinness Six Nations that ensures there will be something at stake in all three final games of the tournament. Here Ultimate...

A look at 3 exciting Six Nations weekends following a memorable fourth round

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2024 Guinness Six Nations burst into life with a memorable fourth round of action that produced thrilling victories for Italy, England and France. Here, Ultimate Rugby looks at three of the most exciting...

Andy Farrell dismisses talk of Six Nations ‘anti-climax’ after Grand Slam bid ends

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell dismissed suggestions retaining the Guinness Six Nations title could now feel like an anti-climax after Ireland’s hyped quest for back-to-back Grand Slams was crushed. The reigning...

Six Nations Round 4 Team of the Week

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

An incredible round of fixtures with two upsets on Saturday with Italy and England beating Scotland and Ireland respectively and Wales close to upsetting France on Sunday. Picking the team of the week...

England wreck Ireland’s Grand Slam dreams with last-gasp win at Twickenham

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Marcus Smith’s stoppage-time drop goal rewarded England’s standout performance of the Steve Borthwick era as the Guinness Six Nations title race was taken to the final weekend with a 23-22...