France Up to Fourth in World Rugby Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France have overtaken Ireland in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings as a result of their 30-24 win at a raucous Stade de France on Saturday.       Les Bleus moved up a place...

Dan Biggar explains his decision to snap the drop goal

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Biggar's drop-goal on his 100th Test appearance gave Wales' Six Nations title defence lift-off as they battled to a 20-17 victory over Scotland at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.   In...

Wales v Scotland, France v Ireland: Highlights

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Watch the highlights from Saturday's Six Nations action.   Wales recovered from last week's heavy loss to Ireland with a 20-17 victory over Scotland thanks to the kicking expertise of Dan Biggar.   Dan...

Wales showed 'never-say-die attitude' in Scotland win, says Elias

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales hooker Ryan Elias hailed his side's "never-say-die attitude" in their tense 20-17 victory over Scotland at the Principality Stadium on Saturday. After suffering a heavy loss to Ireland last...

Late Biggar drop goal gives defending champions lift-off

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Biggar's drop goal on his 100th Test appearance gave Wales' Six Nations title defence lift-off as they battled to a 20-17 victory over Scotland at the Principality Stadium on Saturday. Wayne Pivac's...

Six Nations: The Breakdown – France out to end Ireland's winning run, tight match expected in Cardiff

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France and Ireland face off at the Stade de France on Saturday in a contest that may well determine exactly where the Six Nations title ends up next month. Pre-tournament favourites France kicked off...

Wales Team Announcement: Biggar and Davies to raise the bat

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales senior men’s head coach Wayne Pivac has named his team to face Scotland at a sold out Principality Stadium in their first home game of the 2022 Six Nations on Saturday 12 February.     ac...

Grant Gilchrist to make 50th appearance as Scotland name team for Wales

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend has named his squad to face Wales on Saturday afternoon in Cardiff in the second round of the 2022 Guinness Six Nations, where Grant Gilchrist will make his 50th appearance for Scotland.       The...

Leigh Halfpenny joins Wales U20s coaching set-up

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales and Lions star Leigh Halfpenny has been brought in to help the Wales U20s team with their kicking.     The 33-year-old Scarlets full-back has been on the sidelines for...

On This Day in 2021: 'Pivac counts cost of Wales win as Farrell expects 'stalwart' O'Mahony response'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wayne Pivac will have to reassemble his Wales squad for the game with Scotland after their win over Ireland came at a cost.   Wales are set to be without four players for their Six Nations clash...