Latest World Rankings: Ireland & Scotland climb
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA convincing victory over Wales sees Ireland move into their highest position under Andy Farrell while Scotland move ahead of Australia after their historic victory over England. Ireland have...
Shaun Edwards praises strength of hat-trick hero Gabin Villière
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyShaun Edwards believes Gabin Villière is pound for pound one of the strongest players he’s coached after the winger scored a hat-trick in France’s 37-10 win against Italy. The...
2022 Six Nations Team of the Week - Round One
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland, Scotland, and France got their Six Nations campaigns off to winning starts in the opening weekend of action. Andy Farrell's Ireland trashed Wales 29-7 in the opening game of the tournament...
Villiere scores a hat trick as France get 5 points from Italy
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGabin Villiere scored a hat-trick as France recovered from a slow start to kick off their 2022 Six Nations campaign with a 37-10 bonus-point win over Italy at the Stade de France. The pre-tournament favourites...
France Team Named To Face Italy
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont will lead France in their opening Six Nations match against Italy on Sunday at the Stade de France. The 2021 World Rugby Player of the Year returned from injury and COVID in the...
Predicted: France to roll out their big guns against Italy
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head into the 2022 Six Nations as favourites as they kick off their campaign at the Stade de France against Italy on Sunday. Earlier this week, Fabien Galthié welcomed the...
The bookies favourites for the Six Nations Player of the Tournament
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations returns this weekend! Wales kick off the tournament and their title defence on Saturday with an away game against Ireland at Aviva Stadium before the Calcutta Cup clash between...
Champions Cup Team of the Week
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother thrilling weekend of Champions Cup Rugby has come and gone with several teams booking their place in the round of 16. Harlequins were the first to book their place in the playoffs beating...
Midi Olympique's Team of the Year: Five Frenchman, Three All Blacks, One Irishman
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRenowned French bi-weekly rugby newspaper Midi Olympique have released their 2021 Team of the Year. The publication has included one Irishman, one Australian, one Scotsman, two South Africans,...
Champions Cup Team of the Week - Round 1
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJust four home sides picked up wins in the opening round of the Champions Cup. There were 498 points scored in the opening round that dished up many talking points. Scarlets had to forfeit...