Scarlets’ dual-code dragon: The Origins of Sam Lousi
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales is known for its dragons. Adorned across their national flag, the dragon is frequently depicted in fiction as a monstrously large creature, capable of sudden and devastating destruction. It is appropriate...
Six Dragons called up for Wales U18 double-header
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySIX Dragons youngsters will feature in a double-header for Wales Under-18s against Scotland in Ystrad Mynach on Sunday. There will be a fixture between the development teams at 12.30pm before...
Italy make long-awaited return to top 10
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly have returned to the top 10 of the Men's Rankings for the first time since June 2013. Sunday’s dramatic 13-13 draw against France in Lille earned the Azzurri one point to improve their overall...
A look back at England v Ireland from 2016 Six Nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTeam Line Up's: England: 15 Mike Brown, 14 Jack Nowell, 13 Jonathan Joseph, 12 Owen Farrell, 11 Anthony Watson, 10 George Ford, 9 Ben Youngs, 8 Billy Vunipola, 7 James Haskell, 6 Chris...
On This Day: North and Biggar send Wales top as French Grand-Slam hopes end
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA look back at the 6 Nations 2016. Wales ended France's hopes of a Six Nations Grand Slam and went top of the standings at least temporarily with a gritty 19-10 victory at the Principality...
Italy miss late kick to beat France and have to settle for a draw in Lille
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly were within the width of a post of the biggest upset in Six Nations history as they drew 13-13 against 14-man France in Lille. Paolo Garbisi had a last-gasp penalty attempt from 38 metres to register...
Six Nations Round 3 Team of the Week
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother thrilling weekend of rugby with Ireland and Scotland winning over Wales and England respectively and Italy fighting for a draw in France and nearly snatching it at the end with a penalty hitting...
Waratahs Women dominate Brumbies in Campbelltown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe NSW Waratahs Women have delivered a dominant performance to defeat the ACT Brumbies 41-7 win at Campbelltown Harlequins Rugby Club. The Waratahs came out of the gates strongly, with Captain Piper...
Ireland must improve on ‘scrappy’ Wales win to topple England – Robbie Henshaw
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRobbie Henshaw insists Grand Slam-chasing Ireland must improve on a “scrappy” win over Wales in order to topple England at “cauldron” Twickenham. Andy Farrell’s men kept...
England heading in right direction overall under Steve Borthwick – Jamie George
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie George conceded England were “not good enough” in their Calcutta Cup defeat to Scotland but the captain remained adamant they were heading in the right direction overall under Steve Borthwick. The...
