Adam Beard calls on Wales to stand and be counted against Italy
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAdam Beard says there can be no “ifs or buts” for Wales when it comes to dealing with the pressure of a Guinness Six Nations wooden-spoon showdown against Italy. Wales are one defeat away...
Ally Miller earns first Scotland call-up ahead of Six Nations finale in Dublin
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow back-rower Ally Miller has been given his first Scotland call-up ahead of Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations showdown with Ireland. The 27-year-old, who initially struggled to establish himself...
Statement win for Italy in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini will make for an interesting topic of conversation in the Lynagh household this week. What had been a relatively quiet test debut for...
Wales debutants can prosper from Six Nations experience – Joe Roberts
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Roberts has no doubt that the future is bright for Wales as a testing Guinness Six Nations campaign nears its conclusion. Wales head into next Saturday’s Cardiff finale against Italy after suffering...
Six Nations 2024 Stats Review: Round 4
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe penultimate round of this year’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations provided some shock results, with Italy upsetting the Scots in Rome before England snapped Ireland’s record-equalling win...
Box office Feyi-Waboso and Garbisi’s redemption – Six Nations talking points
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere were wins for Italy, England and France in an enthralling round four of the Guinness Six Nations that ensures there will be something at stake in all three final games of the tournament. Here Ultimate...
A look at 3 exciting Six Nations weekends following a memorable fourth round
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 Guinness Six Nations burst into life with a memorable fourth round of action that produced thrilling victories for Italy, England and France. Here, Ultimate Rugby looks at three of the most exciting...
Six Nations Round 4 Team of the Week
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAn incredible round of fixtures with two upsets on Saturday with Italy and England beating Scotland and Ireland respectively and Wales close to upsetting France on Sunday. Picking the team of the week...
Warren Gatland: Antoine Dupont’s Six Nations absence ‘a massive loss for France’
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland believes that Antoine Dupont’s absence from the Guinness Six Nations has proved “a massive loss” for France. Les Bleus’ mercurial World Cup captain has joined the...
On this day in 2014: Brian O’Driscoll makes final home appearance for Ireland
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBrian O’Driscoll bade farewell to the Aviva Stadium a decade ago with a memorable last appearance in Dublin in Ireland’s Six Nations victory over Italy. O’Driscoll’s vintage sleight...