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Hamish Watson breaks decade old Six Nations record

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland recorded back-to-back victories over England in the Calcutta Cup on Saturday, doing so for the first time since 1984, but there was another record broken in the match by Hamish Watson.   The...

Forwards kicking: The Best and Worst attempts

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the backs usually taking the kicks, the forwards don't usually get their time to shine. However, these forwards have been given the opportunity to show what they got.   While some have taken...

2022 Six Nations Team of the Week - Round One

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland, Scotland, and France got their Six Nations campaigns off to winning starts in the opening weekend of action.   Andy Farrell's Ireland trashed Wales 29-7 in the opening game of the tournament...

Records & Facts: 2022 Six Nations Round One

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The opening round of the 2022 Six Nations saw wins for Ireland, Scotland, and France over Wales, England, and Italy respectively.    We take a look at key facts and records from the opening...

Sexton keeps cool head in wake of dominant victory

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Although the feeling of triumph must be pumping through the veins of Ireland captain Johnny Sexton after a commanding Round 1 victory over Wales, the 36 year-old adopts a reserved demeanour as the remainder...

"I couldn't be prouder to be Irish." - Mack Hansen

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland rookie Mack Hansen could scarcely have asked for a better debut experience as Ireland powered past Wales in a dominant display which saw Hansen scoop the man-of-the-match award as well.     The...

Biggar highlights discipline and physicality in defeat

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales captain Dan Biggar was open and honest in his assessment of Wales’ crushing loss to Ireland in Dublin on Saturday afternoon.     Referee Jaco Peyper blew the final whistle...