This is the week to get our championship back on track – Farrell
5 years ago by Irish IndependentAndy Farrell has conceded that his Ireland team are on the back foot in the Six Nations title race, but the coach has challenged his players to bounce back from Sunday’s defeat to Wales with a win against...
O’Gara: Ireland didn’t need a five-metre lineout
5 years ago by Irish IndependentA wry smile slowly etches across Ronan O'Gara's face when the question is put to him: what would he have said to Billy Burns following his costly error during the end-game of Ireland's Six Nations defeat...
Six Nations 2021: Wyn Jones says Wales owe Scotland one for autumn defeat
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales feel they owe Scotland one in Saturday's Six Nations match after losing to Gregor Townsend's side in the autumn, says prop Wyn Jones.
Eight Scots included in McGeechan's latest Lions XV
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions legend Sir Ian McGeechan was certainly impressed by Scotland in the opening weekend of the Six Nations. The former Lions coach selected no less than eight Scottish players...
Five teammate fights that, for the most part, shocked fans
5 years ago by Rugby DumpWales captain Alun Wyn Jones was sporting a shiner this weekend courtesy of teammate Jake Ball, so here is a quick look at some other famous teammate bust ups.
Townsend calls up young trio into Scotland squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the dust settles from Scotland's momentous victory over England on Saturday, head coach Gregor Townsend has called up three youngsters into the squad. George Taylor, Charlie Shiel & D'arcy...
Ronan O'Gara questions O'Mahony red card
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle head coach and legendary Ireland flyhalf Ronan O’Gara has said he believes Ireland would have beaten Wales by ten points had they not been forced to play most of the game with 14 men. Ireland...
Six under the radar performances in Round 1 | Six Nations 2021
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations returned just over three months after the conclusion of the 2020 edition of the tournament. The opening round did not disappoint as a ruthless France put Italy to the sword...
Ellis Jenkins: Cardiff Blues and Wales flanker set for long-awaited injury return
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsCardiff Blues and Wales flanker Ellis Jenkins will make his long-awaited return from a knee injury on Friday - after more than two years out.
6 Nations Round 1's top stats performers - tackles, running metres, turnovers & more
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 Six Nations tournament kicked off with a bang this past weekend. The first fixture saw the fiery French maraud Italy in Rome, 50-10. The second fixture produced a result that will be talked about...
