Leinster Star Says Exposure To South African Rugby In URC Has Been Perfect Preparation For Test Arena
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe big impact South African sides have made in the BKT United Rugby Championship has come as no surprise to Michael Ala’alatoa. Leinster’s Samoan international prop knows their threat of...
Georgia equal all-time high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorgia have closed to within 1.16 points of a historic place in the world’s top 10 after successfully defending their Rugby Europe Championship title with a 38-11 victory in Sunday’s final...
Sarah Hunter to retire from rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s most capped player, Sarah Hunter, is to call time on her rugby playing career following Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations opener against Scotland at Kingston Park, Newcastle. ...
Ex-All Blacks coach Hansen fires 'chokers' warning to Ireland ahead of World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer New Zealand coach Steve Hansen warned in-form Ireland they still have a huge point to prove at the Rugby World Cup this year. Andy Farrell's side completed a Grand Slam against England...
Farrell warns Ireland have 'a long way to go' to reach their peak despite Grand Slam triumph
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell believes Ireland have "a long way to go" before reaching the peak of their powers despite winning the Grand Slam. Ireland were crowned Six Nations champions on Saturday after beating...
Six Nations: Farrell 'surprised' by Steward red
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland captain Owen Farrell was "surprised" by Freddie Steward's red card during his team's 29-16 defeat to Ireland in the final round of the Six Nations. Steward received the contentious red right...
Borthwick 'can't do anything about the past' as England plot post-Six Nations success
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick says he "can't do anything about the past" with England, but the coach is looking forward to a lengthy World Cup build-up after their Six Nations efforts. The former Leicester...
Farrell's side land Grand Slam in fitting Six Nations send-off for Sexton
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland sealed a third Six Nations Grand Slam with a 29-16 win over 14-man England on a day captain Johnny Sexton also became the tournament's outright all-time leading points scorer. France put...
Johnny Sexton sets all-time points record
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton became the highest points scorer in Six Nations history as the Ireland captain topped Ronan O'Gara's record haul in Saturday's showdown with England. Fly-half Sexton, who plans to retire...
Gatland hails Wales' 'real character' despite France defeat
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland saluted the "real character" demonstrated by Wales in their Six Nations defeat by France at Stade de France. Gatland's side concluded a disappointing campaign, in which they finished fifth,...
