Analysis: How Ireland and Wales have used the caterpillar ruck this Six Nations
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLast week, Omar Mouneimne had a look at exactly why Exeter Chiefs and other sides use the controversial caterpillar box kick. In case you missed it, here is his full review of how Exeter...
Analysis: Why one of rugby's most annoying tactics is so effective
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn his latest exclusive for Ultimate Rugby, Omar Mouneimne has a look at exactly why Exeter Chiefs and other sides use the controversial caterpillar box kick. In part one of the two-part...
Ireland end Wales' hopes of back-to-back Grand Slams
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales' hopes of back-to-back Grand Slams were ended as they became Ireland's latest Six Nations victims in Dublin. Ireland handed Wales a first Six Nations defeat in nine matches as...
A History of the Calcutta Cup
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToday sees Scotland take on England in the Calcutta Cup, one of the longest-standing and most celebrated traditions in rugby with an intriguing history behind it. Although it is played annually...
The Springboks could join the Six Nations after the 2023 World Cup
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks could ditch the Rugby Championship and join the Six Nations after the 2023 World Cup. According to a report in The Daily Mail, negotiations have been going on behind the...
WRAP UP: U20 Six Nations Round Two
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland, Ireland and France were all successful in round two of the Six Nations claiming victories over Scotland, Wales and Itlay respectively. England edged through a hard-fought encounter,...
Goode, Wilson make successful returns from injury
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe battle for the Premiership Rugby Cup will be between Sale Sharks and Harlequins as the Sharks picked up a 28-7 win over Saracens on Friday. Saracens were boosted by the return of Alex...
Saracens hit with another fine!
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens have been fined €50,000 (euro), €25,000 of which is suspended until the end of the 2020/21 season, following an independent Disciplinary Hearing in London this evening (Friday, 7 February)...
LIVE MATCH CENTRE: Scotland v England
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening round of fixtures in this year's Six Nations did not disappoint. England got their just deserts following a shocking start against France. Failing to score a point in the opening half...
LIVE MATCH CENTRE: Ireland v Wales
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening round of fixtures in this year's Six Nations did not disappoint. The score was far closer at the Aviva Stadium, though, as Ireland edged out Scotland. New captain Johnny Sexton...