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Gatland says Italy clash now 'pretty important' for Wales after France rout

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland says Wales cannot hide away from the importance of a Six Nations clash with Italy in Rome after they were thrashed 43-0 by France on Friday.  Gatland...

Six Nations Round 1: Top Individual Stats

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

We round up the opening weekend of the Six Nations with France topping the table following their big win over Wales. Here is a look at the top individual performances of the weekend   Carries: 18:...

France 43-0 Wales: Les Bleus hammer visitors in Six Nations opener

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Antoine Dupont starred for France as they opened this year's Six Nations in style by crushing Wales 43-0 in Paris on Friday, thereby inflicting a 13th straight defeat on Warren Gatland's side. Doubles...

6 Nations: France v Wales - Winners & Losers

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Antoine Dupont The French captains return to the 6Nations after his 7's rugby hiatus was nothing short of amazin. His return saw him make 3 try assists, and most metres made although he went off...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 31 January-2 February, 2025

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's opening rounds of the Guinness Men's Six Nations and Rugby Europe Men's Championship. Permutation highlights: Ireland cannot improve...

Match Day Programme: Scotland v Italy

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fixture: Scotland v Italy Venue: Murrayfield, Edinburgh - Scotland  Kick-off: 14:15 (GMT) Referee: Karl Dickson Head-to-head Played: Played: 37  Italy Wins: 9  Scotland...

Wales U20s name side to face France U20

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales head to northwest France to tackle the home side on Saturday at Stade de la Rabine in Vannes in the opening round of the championship. (KO 8.10pm, S4C) It will be the first time Wales have played...

Japan Rugby League One Round Six Preview

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fresh from their first win of the season, at the fifth attempt, Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath coach Kosei Ono has had an extra week to prepare for their next challenge: a trip to Yamaha Stadium to tackle the...

World Rugby Chair Robinson confident of Wallabies World Cup revival

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby Chair and former Wallaby Brett Robinson is confident the Wallabies have shown enough growth to be a real threat at the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Robinson was high performance manager for the national...

Australia preparing for a nationwide festival of rugby as seven host cities confirmed

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

As anticipation builds around the globe, World Rugby has officially unveiled the seven host cities that will welcome fans from around the globe for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027. World Rugby has...