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'Please Johnny, Johnny Don't be scared.' - Romain Poite

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Referee Romain Poite eased Johnny Sexton's concerns in the clash with Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.   The French referee was heard clearly telling the Irish captain not to be 'scared' after...

Sexton's late penalty sees Ireland to victory at Murrayfield

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland fought back from 24-10 down to draw level against Ireland, only for a late penalty to end their Six Nations title hopes.       Johnny Sexton kicked a late penalty to make...

Tadhg Furlong shows off his footwork against Scotland

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tadhg Furlong beating two Scottish defenders with some excellent footwork in the 6 Nations 2021 clash at Murrayfield.   The big man Furlong side-stepping Russell. 😉#SCOvIRE #GuinnessSixNations...

Owen Farrell's comments after French clash

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A late try by England lock Maro Itoje sealed a much-needed win for England against France at Twickenham in a hard-fought Round 4 clash.   England captain Owen Farrell was proud of his charges and...

Gregor Townsend keeps the faith in WP Nel

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

WP Nel may be turning 35 this year, but Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend believes the tighthead still has plenty to offer the national side.   Nel has been named in the starting line-up for today’s...

Galthie says France lost grip as England edge Twickenham thriller

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France boss Fabien Galthie said his team "lost control" against England as Maro Itoje's late try allowed the hosts to snatch a 23-20 victory at Twickenham. In a sizzling Six Nations match, France went...

France empty-handed after Twickenham thriller but future looks bright for Les Bleus

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In France, they still speak joyously of Philippe Saint-Andre's wonder try at Twickenham, that majestic blue wave that swept from one end of the great stadium to the other, resulting in a score under...

England's victory over France deserved packed Twickenham – Jones

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones was left wishing Twickenham had been packed full of fans to see England's gutsy Six Nations win over France. The hosts ended France's dreams of a first Grand Slam since 2010 as Maro Itoje's...

Wales' 2020 pain inspiring Grand Slam charge – Pivac

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wayne Pivac says Wales have used the "pain" of their results in 2020 to inspire them on to being on the brink of a Six Nations Grand Slam. Wales thrashed Italy 48-7 on Saturday to make it four wins from...

Itoje Ends The French Grand Slam Bid

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Maro Itoje's late try ended France's Six Nations Grand Slam hopes as England secured a hard-fought 23-20 victory at Twickenham. Fabien Galthie's men still have two games to play in this year's...