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Gatland says Italy clash now 'pretty important' for Wales after France rout

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland says Wales cannot hide away from the importance of a Six Nations clash with Italy in Rome after they were thrashed 43-0 by France on Friday.  Gatland...

Ireland's experience decisive, claims England coach Borthwick

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Steve Borthwick believes Ireland's "experience told" on Saturday as his side let a half-time lead slip to lose their Six Nations opener at the Aviva Stadium. Cadan Murley scored...

Six Nations Round 1: Top Individual Stats

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

We round up the opening weekend of the Six Nations with France topping the table following their big win over Wales. Here is a look at the top individual performances of the weekend   Carries: 18:...

Ireland 27-22 England: Second-half comeback secures winning start for hosts

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland rallied from a slow start to come from behind and claim a win in their Six Nations opener, beating England 27-22. The hosts ran riot in the second half, but a late rally by England ensured they...

Townsend salutes Scotland for coming through 'mental challenge' against Italy

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend hailed Scotland for passing the "mental challenge" of their Six Nations opener with victory over Italy, which saw them win the Cuttitta Cup. Huw Jones scored a hat-trick as the...

France 43-0 Wales: Les Bleus hammer visitors in Six Nations opener

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Antoine Dupont starred for France as they opened this year's Six Nations in style by crushing Wales 43-0 in Paris on Friday, thereby inflicting a 13th straight defeat on Warren Gatland's side. Doubles...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 31 January-2 February, 2025

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's opening rounds of the Guinness Men's Six Nations and Rugby Europe Men's Championship. Permutation highlights: Ireland cannot improve...

Match Day Programme: Scotland v Italy

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fixture: Scotland v Italy Venue: Murrayfield, Edinburgh - Scotland  Kick-off: 14:15 (GMT) Referee: Karl Dickson Head-to-head Played: Played: 37  Italy Wins: 9  Scotland...

Scotland team named for Six Nations opener against Italy

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stafford McDowall will start at inside centre in Scotland’s opening Guinness Men’s Six Nations match against Italy on Saturday. The Glasgow Warriors centre, who captained...

Italy's lineup for their 6 Nations opener against Scotland.

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gonzalo Quesada, Technical Commissioner of the Italian Men's National Team, has announced the squad that will face Scotland at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on Saturday, February 1,...