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Shock result reflected in updated World Rugby Men’s Rankings

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Belgium, some 18.20 points and 16 places below Portugal in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini, caused a huge shock on Saturday when they beat Os Lobos 10-6 in the opening round...

6 Nations Top Performers Round 1

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

This weekend saw get their Grand Slam defence underway with a record win over France in Marseilles. This was followed by a brilliant first half performance by Italy in their loss to England and Scotland...

Andy Farrell cools talk of next Grand Slam despite ‘feelgood factor’ for Ireland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell believes talk of leading Ireland to successive Grand Slam titles is premature as he attempts to build on the “feelgood factor” created by a resounding Guinness Six Nations victory...

England will ensure Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has right support ahead of Wales match

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Feyi-Waboso could make his first appearance against the country of his birth on Saturday. England will take special care with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso this week knowing the exciting Exeter wing is closing...

George Ford urges England to build on attacking endeavour when they face Wales

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England honoured their pre-match pledge to play with greater freedom. George Ford has called on England to build on the attacking endeavour shown against Italy when their Guinness Six Nations continues...

5 things we learned from the opening round of the Guinness Six Nations

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland, England and Scotland made winning starts to the Guinness Six Nations on a dramatic opening weekend that provided many twists and turns.   Here, Ultimate Rugby examines five things we...

Andy Farrell: No risk of Ireland suffering World Cup hangover against France

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Title holders Ireland host Italy in round two after opening their Six Nations defence with an impressive win over France. Andy Farrell insists he had no concerns about Ireland suffering a World Cup hangover...

Top Performers: Italy v England

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Even though Italy outscored England with 3 tries to 2, they failed to secure the victory in a game where many would argue that they could've or rather should've won, losing by just 3 points. It is also...

England battle past Italy in Rome

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

A rallying second-half performance helped England to a battling 27-24 victory away at Italy in the opening round of the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations. A lacklustre start from the visitors paired...