Wales out to match England's haul as France aim to end long wait
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Six Nations starting on Saturday, Stats Perform has used Opta data to look ahead to the 2022 edition of the Championship. The Six Nations is upon us for 2022, as Wales bid to...
Six Nations Preview: Wales given little chance of defending their title
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have been Six Nations champions four times in the last 10 years, yet few are giving them much of a chance this time around after failing to push on in the second half of 2021. Wayne Pivac's...
Six Nations: Irish hopes high but France favourites to end long drought
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance begin the 2022 Six Nations as favourites, but Ireland are in great form while England, Wales and Scotland also pose a threat. Eleven months on from playing the roles of party poopers...
Wales name team to tackle Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Wayne Pivac has named his side, to face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. After much speculation, Josh Adams has indeed been named at outside centre, partnering Nick Tompkins. Ellis...
North says champions Wales can thrive as underdogs
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales star George North told Stats Perform "fierce competitor" Dan Biggar can prove an inspiring captain in the absence of Alun Wyn Jones. George North is looking forward to the day his children...
Six Nations: 12 Things We Learned From The Captains
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
Wales and Ireland preparing for battle
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpeaking 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...
George North still dreaming of Wales Six Nations return after long injury lay-off
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpeaking to Stats Perform, Wales star George North indicated there was a chance he could still play a part in the Six Nations. George North still believes he could feature for Wales...
Blast from the Past: 'Kolelishvili hit with 14-week ban for pushing referee' (2016)
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyViktor Kolelishvili's push on referee Wayne Barnes has landed the Clermont Auvergne forward a three-and-a-half month suspension. Clermont Auvergne flanker Viktor Kolelishvili has been hit with...
Pieter-Steph du Toit picks his top 5 players in the world
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning flanker and the 2019 World Player of the Year, Pieter-Steph du Toit has named the five players who he highly rates most. The South African forward appeared on World...
