Six Nations: Farrell 'surprised' by Steward red
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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,...
Five-try Les Bleus keep pressure on Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance kept their Six Nations title hopes alive with a 41-28 victory over a spirited Wales at Stade de France. Les Blues boosted their championship quest by earning a bonus point to displace Ireland...
Scotland can count themselves lucky – Hogg
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStuart Hogg conceded Scotland were fortunate to come away from their final Six Nations match with victory over bottom side Italy. Scotland claimed a bonus-point win at Murrayfield to all but secure third...
Hat-trick hero Kinghorn ensures hosts finish on a high
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlair Kinghorn scored three tries as Scotland rounded off their Six Nations campaign with a 26-14 bonus-point win over Italy to all but seal third place in this year's championship. Gregor Townsend's...
The Breakdown – Ireland chase Grand Slam and Sexton wants record, but France lurk with intent
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland can make it a glorious farewell to the Six Nations for record-chasing captain Johnny Sexton as they chase a Grand Slam on Saturday, with England their visitors. It will be Ireland's...
Preview: Ireland v England
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDublin is ready for one hell of a party. 140 years since the first Home Nations was played, Ireland stand on the precipice of a first Grand Slam in their biggest city – and on St.Patrick’s...
