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...
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...
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...
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...
Scotland stunned in Rome as Italy secure rare Six Nations scalp
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland’s Guinness Six Nations campaign unravelled in disastrous fashion in Rome as they crashed to a first defeat against Italy since 2015. Gregor Townsend’s side looked set to tighten their...
Match Day Programme: Italy vs Scotland
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFixture: Italy vs Scotland Venue: Stade Olimpico, Rome Kick-off: 15:00 (GMT) Referee: Angus Gardner Assistant Referees: Karl Dickson (Eng) and Adam Leal (Eng) TMO: Marius...
The leading men in the 2024 6 Nations
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhich players do the stats tell us have led the way so far in this year’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations? Opta cast their number-crunching net far and wide when it comes to all things...
Patience the key as Vintcent targets Scotland
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRoss Vintcent has had to be patient as he takes his first steps in international rugby during the 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations. The Italy back-rower made his debut off the bench away to Ireland in...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Eight Preview
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One - Wild Knights’ Kryptonite It doesn’t make a lot of sense, based on their recent finishing positions on the championship ladder. Yet sport, and rugby especially, doesn’t...
Italy make long-awaited return to top 10
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly have returned to the top 10 of the Men's Rankings for the first time since June 2013. Sunday’s dramatic 13-13 draw against France in Lille earned the Azzurri one point to improve their overall...
