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England look to 2020 campaign for motivation

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As with the rest of the England team, hooker Jamie George and scrumhalf Ben Youngs are smarting after Saturday’s 3-point loss to Scotland. However, the experienced pair are looking to history for...

IRE vs WALES: What the pundits said

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 1 of the 2022 Six Nations lived up to the competition’s proud name as fans across Europe were treated to some fantastic displays of rugby.     The wise heads of former Wales captain...

Latest World Rankings: Ireland & Scotland climb

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A 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

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Shaun 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...

Earls and Herring to miss France clash, Heffernan called up

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland’s emphatic victory over Wales in Round 1 of the 2022 Six Nations has come at something of a cost as the injury list now shows the names of Keith Earls and Rob Herring, who will both miss...

Hamish Watson breaks decade old Six Nations record

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland recorded back-to-back victories over England in the Calcutta Cup on Saturday, doing so for the first time since 1984, but there was another record broken in the match by Hamish Watson.   The...

Virimi Vakatawa one of 14 players recalled ahead of Ireland test

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Racing 92 centre Virimi Vakatawa is one of 14 players who have been called into the France Six Nations squad to prepare for the test against Ireland on Saturday.   Vakatawa starred for Racing 92...

Forwards kicking: The Best and Worst attempts

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the backs usually taking the kicks, the forwards don't usually get their time to shine. However, these forwards have been given the opportunity to show what they got.   While some have taken...

2022 Six Nations Team of the Week - Round One

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland, 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...