Six Nations Team of the Week - Round One
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations returned just over three months after the conclusion of the 2020 edition of the tournament. The opening round saw France pick up from where they left off last year...
Six Nations: Italy should face prospect of relegation - Warburton
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsSam Warburton says Italy's 50-10 beating by France shows they should face the prospect of relegation from the Six Nations.
Wales beat a spirited Ireland 21-16 after O'Mahony's red card
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPeter O'Mahony was sent off as Wales held off a spirited 14-man Ireland side to start the 2021 Six Nations with a hard-fought win. Wales took advantage of Peter O'Mahony's early...
A voice of reason: Willie John McBride weighs in on Lions debate
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary British & Irish Lions captain Willie John McBride has launched a scathing attack on the 2021 tour organisers in the four Home Unions, saying they are currently turning the Lions into a “total...
Italy v France - HIGHLIGHTS | Dupont Inspires Clinical France! | Six Nations 2021
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont turned in a star performance as France cruised to an emphatic 50-10 victory over Italy in their Six Nations opener. France made light work of Italy to open their Six Nations account...
France terrorise Italy with commanding 50-10 win
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance initiated their 2021 Six Nations campaign with a dream start after coming out firing in Rome as they put their Italian rivals to the sword 50-10 for a five-point haul, putting them top of the log...
Former Scotland coach lays into England players
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the wake of Scotland’s magnificent win over England at Twickenham – thus breaking a 38 year drought – former Scotland coach Matt Williams pulled no punches when commenting on the condition...
Brilliant Dupont the architect of facile French triumph
5 years ago by Irish IndependentThe strangest of times these may be, the most soulless of Six Nations, but some things remain constant. This France team's excellence may not be eternal, but we are coming to rely on it. Italy's status...
Ireland's back row have a lot to prove - and 80 minutes to prove it
5 years ago by Irish IndependentOn March 20, 1982 Ireland played France in the Parc des Princes for the Grand Slam. Ireland had won the Triple Crown by beating Scotland 21-12 on February 20. The prize of the first Grand Slam since 1948...
'I accept responsibility for Scotland defeat,' says England's Eddie Jones
5 years ago by The Guardian‘We were a long way off our best,’ admits head coachGregor Townsend says win one of the best ‘in Scotland’s history’Eddie Jones accepted the responsibility after England started the defence of...
