Ireland two steps from Grand Slam glory as Farrell hails Rome visitors for winning 'proper Test match'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell was relieved Ireland "found a way" to overcome an impressive Italy side as his team stayed on course for a Grand Slam by winning 34-20 in Rome. Mack Hansen crossed for two tries, including...
Watson marks return with a try as Borthwick's men inflict more misery on hosts
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland made it back-to-back Six Nations wins as they overcame a beleaguered Wales 20-10 at the Principality Stadium on Saturday. Wales, whose preparations for the game were hampered after a dispute with...
Hansen strikes twice as Farrell's side maintain Grand Slam charge
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland kept their Six Nations Grand Slam charge on track after a 34-20 victory over a spirited Italy in Rome. Mack Hansen crossed twice while stand-in captain James Ryan, Hugo Keenan and Bundee...
Six Nations Preview: France vs Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was a time when odd years in the Guinness Six Nations meant for a tough time for Scotland, such was their record at Twickenham and the Stade de France. Until 2021, they had not managed a win at...
Six Nations Preview: Wales vs England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland travel to Wales on Saturday hoping to end a six-year wait for a win in Cardiff. Having kickstarted their campaign with a bonus-point win against Italy, another positive result at Principality...
Six Nations Preview: Italy vs Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe next stop on Ireland’s bid for a Grand Slam takes them to Rome, where Italy lie in wait in Round 3 of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. Andy Farrell’s side have already beaten Wales and...
Ireland bandwagon rolls into Rome, Scotland eye France scalp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will be expected to stay in the hunt for a Grand Slam when they resume the Six Nations against Italy while Scotland's title credentials will face a stern test in Paris. Andy Farrell's Ireland...
Haouas replaces suspended Atonio for France, Watson back for Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthie has selected Mohamed Haouas as the replacement for the suspended Uini Atonio for France's Six Nations clash with Scotland. Atonio was handed a three-week ban...
Hamish Watson returns to Scotland starting line up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Gregor Townsend has made one change to Scotland’s starting line-up for round three of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations, with Hamish Watson named at openside flanker for Sunday’s...
Farrell to start Casey and Byrne in Rome, Garbisi returns for Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCraig Casey and Ross Byrne will make their first Six Nations starts for Ireland when they travel to Rome to face Italy on Saturday. With Johnny Sexton out with a groin injury and Conor...
