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England 23-19 Wales: Smith kicks hosts to scrappy Six Nations win

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Marcus Smith scored 18 points as England defeated Wales on Saturday, dominating much of the match and holding off a brief fightback.   England punished an error-strewn Wales performance to win 23-19...

New Zealand Rugby mourns the loss of iconic winger Joeli Vidiri

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It is with great sadness that New Zealand Rugby acknowledges the death of former All Black #973 Joeli Vidiri, who passed away yesterday aged 48. NZR Chief Executive Mark Robinson acknowledged the heartache...

Leonard congratulates Youngs ahead of England cap record

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jason Leonard saluted Ben Youngs as the latter prepares to eclipse him as England's most-capped men's player.     Ex-England star Jason Leonard has congratulated Ben Youngs as he gets set...

Biggar backs Wales for primal inspiration against England

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Biggar says he will not have to plan his pre-match speech when Wales face England in the Six Nations, adding that the emotion should prove enough for his side. The Northampton fly-half will skipper...

The Best of Ben Youngs

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ben Youngs has had a long and successful England career - here are his best moments in an England jersey.  

RFU to consult on proposals for additional cup competition

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The RFU Council today agreed that further consultation on proposals to help support Championship clubs could be undertaken in the coming months to consider the viability of an additional cup competition...

Explained: World Rugby Rankings

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The men’s and women’s World Rugby Rankings are calculated using a points exchange system, in which sides take points off each other based on the match result.     Whatever...

Looking to Twickenham for another dose of Anglo-Welsh rivalry

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A revered rivalry steeped in history will be observed this weekend as the red jerseys of the Welsh with clash with the white of England as the Twickenham crowd looks keenly on.     England...

France out for revenge with Grand Slam hopes intact

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France are the only side that can still complete the Six Nations Grand Slam, though they are sure to face a stern test from Scotland.   Scotland denied France glory in last year's Six Nations, with...

Murrayfield clash: Scotland to battle Les Bleus

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six Nations is back on the scene this weekend, bringing some prominent clashes to the fields of Europe for Round 3.    Proceedings will kick off at Murrayfield where an intriguing fixture sees...