Autumn Nations Series
Autumn Nations Series

Autumn Nations Series

2021

Wales brace for Irish impact

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2022 Six Nations will kick off in Dublin on Saturday afternoon with what is expected to be a cracker of a contest as Ireland host Wales.    One would be forgiven for labelling Wales as...

“I’m in a way better place than this time last year." - Caelan Doris

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It may surprise many to learn that a player who has build a formidable presence in the Irish has, to date, just 12 caps to his name.    Flanker Caelan Doris has proved to be a significant influence...

Adams ready to embrace 13 role, if need be

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales’ live-wire backline ace Josh Adams does not seem fazed about who his opposite number will be on Saturday when the men in red take on Ireland in Dublin.    There is currently much...

Six Nations: 12 Things We Learned From The Captains

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2022 Guinness Six Nations is almost here, and the official launch provided plenty of intriguing nuggets from across the six teams as to how the Championship is shaping up. Head coaches and captains...

TikTok to sponsor Women's Six Nations

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

From Sports For Business   Six Nations Rugby and TikTok have announced a landmark partnership that will see the entertainment platform become the Title Partner of the Women’s Six Nations,...

Les Bleus and Azzurri eyeing success

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Expectations for France are high after they too notched a 100 per cent record during the Autumn Nations Series and have finished as runners-up in the past two Championships. Centre and vice-captain Gaël...

Calcutta Cup capturing the imagination

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Calcutta Cup is always a special way to start the Championship and with Scotland looking to defend the trophy that they captured with their historic victory over England at Twickenham 12 months ago,...

Wales and Ireland preparing for battle

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Speaking during the morning session on the stage, fly-half Dan Biggar – who will captain Wales for the 2022 Guinness Six Nations, with usual skipper Alun Wyn Jones out injured – is eager to...

Owen Farrell in doubt Six Nations opener

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones will be sweating over the fitness of England captain and centre Owen Farrell ahead of the Six Nations opener at Murrayfield.   Farrell had returned to training following an...

Andy Farrell names his 37 player squad for Six Nations

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell and the Ireland coaching group have named a 37 player squad ahead of the 2022 Six Nations Championship which commences in early February.   The squad will be captained by Johnny Sexton...