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Biggar backs Wales for primal inspiration against England

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Biggar says he will not have to plan his pre-match speech when Wales face England in the Six Nations, adding that the emotion should prove enough for his side. The Northampton fly-half will skipper...

Explained: World Rugby Rankings

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The men’s and women’s World Rugby Rankings are calculated using a points exchange system, in which sides take points off each other based on the match result.     Whatever...

Reds hold on to win interstate thriller in Sydney

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Reds have retained the Bob Templeton Cup after defeating the New South Wales Waratahs 20-16 on a rain-soaked night at Leichhardt Oval.  The gritty four-point victory in Sydney saw...

Looking to Twickenham for another dose of Anglo-Welsh rivalry

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A revered rivalry steeped in history will be observed this weekend as the red jerseys of the Welsh with clash with the white of England as the Twickenham crowd looks keenly on.     England...

France out for revenge with Grand Slam hopes intact

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France are the only side that can still complete the Six Nations Grand Slam, though they are sure to face a stern test from Scotland.   Scotland denied France glory in last year's Six Nations, with...

Murrayfield clash: Scotland to battle Les Bleus

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six Nations is back on the scene this weekend, bringing some prominent clashes to the fields of Europe for Round 3.    Proceedings will kick off at Murrayfield where an intriguing fixture sees...

Wallabies and Brumbies backrower Pete Samu re-commits until 2023

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies and Brumbies backrower Pete Samu has re-signed with Australian Rugby until the end of 2023.Born in Melbourne, 30-year-old Samu has settled at the Brumbies after a unique Rugby story saw him play...

Vale David Emanuel, Wallaby No. 425

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Australian Rugby community is mourning the loss of nine-cap Wallaby David Maurice Emanuel, who has passed away aged 87.A hard-working lock and back row forward, Emanuel was the Wallabies’ leading...

England squad update: Tuilagi out

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England’s Manu Tuilagi is unavailable to play in this weekend’s Guinness Six Nations game against Wales due to injury.  It was confirmed after a scan on Thursday afternoon, following...