A look at 3 exciting Six Nations weekends following a memorable fourth round
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 Guinness Six Nations burst into life with a memorable fourth round of action that produced thrilling victories for Italy, England and France. Here, Ultimate Rugby looks at three of the most exciting...
Andy Farrell dismisses talk of Six Nations ‘anti-climax’ after Grand Slam bid ends
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell dismissed suggestions retaining the Guinness Six Nations title could now feel like an anti-climax after Ireland’s hyped quest for back-to-back Grand Slams was crushed. The reigning...
Six Nations Round 4 Team of the Week
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn incredible round of fixtures with two upsets on Saturday with Italy and England beating Scotland and Ireland respectively and Wales close to upsetting France on Sunday. Picking the team of the week...
Top Performers: Wales vs France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Principality Stadium played host to the Six Nations clash between Wales and France. Both teams showcased some excellent attack and lots of points were exchanged. In the end the French took the 24-45...
Wales vs Ireland: As it happend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA thriller at Principality Stadium with the lead changing between Wales and France multiple times, the French however proved too powerful despite a valient effort from Wales. As it happend: 9’...
Scotland stunned in Rome as Italy secure rare Six Nations scalp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland’s Guinness Six Nations campaign unravelled in disastrous fashion in Rome as they crashed to a first defeat against Italy since 2015. Gregor Townsend’s side looked set to tighten their...
Italy vs Ireland: A look at the numbers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly continued their excellent form in the 6 Nation with a talismanic 31-29 win over Italy earlier today. After a nailbiter against England, an incredible draw against France, Italy have shown they are...
Warren Gatland: Antoine Dupont’s Six Nations absence ‘a massive loss for France’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland believes that Antoine Dupont’s absence from the Guinness Six Nations has proved “a massive loss” for France. Les Bleus’ mercurial World Cup captain has joined the...
5 talking points as England host Grand Slam-chasing Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Ireland clash in round four of the Guinness Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday, with the 142nd meeting between the rivals packed with significance and sub-plots. Here, the PA news...
On this day in 2014: Brian O’Driscoll makes final home appearance for Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrian O’Driscoll bade farewell to the Aviva Stadium a decade ago with a memorable last appearance in Dublin in Ireland’s Six Nations victory over Italy. O’Driscoll’s vintage sleight...
