Wales look to give Les Bleus a first defeat in the 2022 Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales may be out of the running in terms of winning the competition, though playing for pride will be enough for Wayne Pivac’s men who will be hunting their second win of the 2022 campaign. However,...

Jones questions Ireland's ability to stand up to England's physicality

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Eddie Jones has been busy in the press this week, first talking up Ireland as favourites and then suggesting that Andy Farrell’s men would be chased all over the park at Twickenham.    Jones’...

The Weekend's World Rankings Permutations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France could climb to their equal highest-ever World Rugby Ranking this weekend while Wales could drop to eighth place.     Second place in the World Rugby rankings is on the line this weekend...

Georgia qualify for RWC 2023 after World Rugby confirm the implications of Russia’s suspension

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following World Rugby’s suspension of Russia and Belarus from all international and cross-border rugby competitions, the Rugby World Cup Board has confirmed the resulting implications for the European...

Six Nations Team of the Week - Round Three

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round three of the Six Nations is done and dusted, with France still in the running for the Grand Slam after beating Scotland while England revived their title hopes with a win over Wales at Twickenham.     France...

Ireland 57-6 Italy: Red card controversy in dominant win over 13-man Azzurri

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A red card for Hame Faiva led to a farcical spectacle as Ireland ran in nine tries against an Italy side that finished with 12 men.     Ireland cruised to a bonus-point 57-6 win over...

Delighted Dupont helps France forget past Murrayfield pain

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France ended their losing run at Murrayfield with a superb Six Nations victory against Scotland.     Antoine Dupont lauded the France support for their role in a long-awaited away win against...

Six Nations: Scotland Player Ratings v France

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland had beaten France in their previous two Six Nations meetings but saw that run ended emphatically at Murrayfield on Saturday.   Here is how we rated Gregor Townsend's men.   15. Stuart...

Murrayfield clash: Scotland to battle Les Bleus

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six Nations is back on the scene this weekend, bringing some prominent clashes to the fields of Europe for Round 3.    Proceedings will kick off at Murrayfield where an intriguing fixture sees...

France forced into a change for Murrayfield test

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France head coach Fabien Galthie has made just one change to his starting lineup to face Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.    Winger Gabin Villiere has been ruled out of the match against...