Ireland's experience decisive, claims England coach Borthwick
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Steve Borthwick believes Ireland's "experience told" on Saturday as his side let a half-time lead slip to lose their Six Nations opener at the Aviva Stadium. Cadan Murley scored...
Six Nations Round 1: Top Individual Stats
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWe 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:...
Ireland 27-22 England: Second-half comeback secures winning start for hosts
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland rallied from a slow start to come from behind and claim a win in their Six Nations opener, beating England 27-22. The hosts ran riot in the second half, but a late rally by England ensured they...
Townsend salutes Scotland for coming through 'mental challenge' against Italy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend hailed Scotland for passing the "mental challenge" of their Six Nations opener with victory over Italy, which saw them win the Cuttitta Cup. Huw Jones scored a hat-trick as the...
France 43-0 Wales: Les Bleus hammer visitors in Six Nations opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine 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...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 31 January-2 February, 2025
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld 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
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFixture: 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...
Scotland team named for Six Nations opener against Italy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStafford McDowall will start at inside centre in Scotland’s opening Guinness Men’s Six Nations match against Italy on Saturday. The Glasgow Warriors centre, who captained...
Italy's lineup for their 6 Nations opener against Scotland.
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGonzalo Quesada, Technical Commissioner of the Italian Men's National Team, has announced the squad that will face Scotland at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on Saturday, February 1,...
Easterby Names Ireland Team To Face England In Championship Opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland open their Guinness Men's Six Nations campaign against England. ©INPHO/Ken Sutton Interim Head Coach Simon Easterby has named the Ireland Men’s Match Day Squad, sponsored...
