Townsend 'delighted' with Scotland win in Italy
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland responded to back-to-back defeats by earning a 33-22 Six Nations win against Italy in Rome. After Ireland dominated the late stages of a 32-15 Six Nations...
England 15-32 Ireland: Farrell's side stay in title hunt after early Ewels red card
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland put up an incredible fight a man down after a nightmare start, but it is Ireland who remain in contention for the title. Charlie Ewels was sent off after only 82 seconds as Ireland...
Six Nations: The Breakdown – Galthie's France two steps from Grand Slam glory as England eye Paris decider
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance are rolling towards a possible Grand Slam as they arrive in Cardiff for game four in their Six Nations mission, but Fabien Galthie's team must not switch off now. The championship...
Wales look to give Les Bleus a first defeat in the 2022 Six Nations
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales may be out of the running in terms of winning the competition, though playing for pride will be enough for Wayne Pivac’s men who will be hunting their second win of the 2022 campaign. However,...
Jones questions Ireland's ability to stand up to England's physicality
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has been busy in the press this week, first talking up Ireland as favourites and then suggesting that Andy Farrell’s men would be chased all over the park at Twickenham. Jones’...
The Weekend's World Rankings Permutations
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance could climb to their equal highest-ever World Rugby Ranking this weekend while Wales could drop to eighth place. Second place in the World Rugby rankings is on the line this weekend...
Georgia qualify for RWC 2023 after World Rugby confirm the implications of Russia’s suspension
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing World Rugby’s suspension of Russia and Belarus from all international and cross-border rugby competitions, the Rugby World Cup Board has confirmed the resulting implications for the European...
Six Nations Team of the Week - Round Three
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound three of the Six Nations is done and dusted, with France still in the running for the Grand Slam after beating Scotland while England revived their title hopes with a win over Wales at Twickenham. France...
Ireland 57-6 Italy: Red card controversy in dominant win over 13-man Azzurri
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA red card for Hame Faiva led to a farcical spectacle as Ireland ran in nine tries against an Italy side that finished with 12 men. Ireland cruised to a bonus-point 57-6 win over...
Delighted Dupont helps France forget past Murrayfield pain
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance ended their losing run at Murrayfield with a superb Six Nations victory against Scotland. Antoine Dupont lauded the France support for their role in a long-awaited away win against...
