Ireland’s Six Nations defence gets tougher from here on in – Andy Farrell
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell warned Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations title defence “gets tougher from here” after his side swatted aside Italy. The reigning champions registered a thumping 36-0 bonus-point...
5 things we learned from round two of the Guinness Six Nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance, England and Ireland were the winners in round two of the Guinness Six Nations, which failed to produce the excitement seen on the opening weekend. Here Ultimate Rugby looks at five things we learned...
Jack Crowley opens international account as Ireland ease to win against Italy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Crowley claimed an overdue first senior try as Ireland continued their Guinness Six Nations title defence with a resounding 36-0 bonus-point win over Italy in Dublin. The fly-half, who is tasked...
Dafydd Jenkins sees Wales progress but admits two defeats ‘hurts a lot’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales’ young team may have shown genuine promise for the future two rounds into the Guinness Six Nations but captain Dafydd Jenkins insists there is no sugar coating the results. England ran out...
Scott Macleod returns to Newcastle Falcons
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScott MacLeod is returning to Newcastle Falcons as line-out coach, with the former Scotland lock on board until at least the end of the season. The Hawick native spent 11 years with the Falcons, making...
It’s a bit of a blur – Fraser Dingwall savours dream start to Six Nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFraser Dingwall insists England will move deeper into the Guinness Six Nations emboldened by the knowledge they can dig out wins if they they stick to the script. England stride into the first fallow...
Finn Russell rues late drama but admits Scotland can’t leave it to the referee
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFinn Russell admitted Scotland should not have got themselves into a position for the officials to effectively decide the outcome of their dramatic Guinness Six Nations match against France. Ben White’s...
There is belief: Jamie George confident England will improve during Six Nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie George insisted England are ready to take on the Guinness Six Nations’ big hitters after Wales were dispatched 16-14 at Twickenham. England fell 14-5 behind but fought back through a Fraser...
Gregor Townsend felt Scotland should have been given crucial try in France loss
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend felt Scotland were robbed of victory over France as he expressed bewilderment that the officials failed to award them a try in the last action of a dramatic Murrayfield showdown. Les Bleus...
