Gatland Rolls Out His All Blacks For The Clash With The Champions
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs return home to FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday 8 February following their 37-29 victory over the Blues in their opening match of the season. Chiefs Head Coach Warren Gatland has named his side...
The Six Nations Since 2000
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations is welcomed globally every year for the competitive spirit shown by the giants of Northern Hemisphere rugby. As we enter the second round of this year’s competition,...
Wales’ Dan Biggar admits more than trickery needed to beat Ireland
6 years ago by The Guardian• Biggar’s daring flick through legs helps to thrash Italy• ‘We know we’ll be tested more in Dublin,’ says No 10When Wayne Pivac succeeded Warren Gatland as Wales head coach and said his priority...
Out with the old in with the new for Galthie's Les Bleus
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance are set for a new era at the Six Nations under head coach Fabien Galthie. Over the past decade there has often been a sense of the unknown with France entering the Six Nations,...
Wayne Pivac placing emphasis on attack for Wales’ Six Nations opener
6 years ago by The Guardian• Roof to be closed for champions’ first game against Italy• Pivac aiming to build on success under Warren GatlandThe winds of change are blowing through the Principality Stadium. They will not be...
LIVE MATCH CENTRE: Wales v Italy
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations returns this weekend, with defending champions Wales hosting Italy, England facing France and Ireland taking on Scotland. Wales begin the defence of their Six Nations...
Aaron Wainwright: ‘Wales showed last year we can handle anything’
6 years ago by The GuardianThe Wales forward believes the Six Nations grand slam champions will be contenders despite the departure of Warren GatlandWarren Gatland was listening to his forwards coach, Robin McBryde, offer a summary...
Brumbies, Chiefs begin Super Rugby season with stunning comebacks
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland rung the changes with the Chiefs behind and was rewarded with victory, while the Brumbies also triumphed. The Brumbies and the Chiefs produced impressive second-half fightbacks...
Pivac era opens to familiar refrains as Welsh rugby choirs vow their show will go on
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales begin the Wayne Pivac era on Saturday, and performing on the pitch remains as great a passion for male voice choirs as rugby players. Wayne Pivac on the touchline; the...
Six Nations 2020: Team-by-team guide
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Scotland are the only sides without a new head coach for the 2020 edition of the Six Nations. Four head coaches will take charge of their first Six Nations matches when the...
