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Cameron Winnett and Alex Mann relishing international chance after Wales debuts

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cameron Winnett and Alex Mann were junior school pupils when Wales last beat England in a Six Nations game at Twickenham. But 12 years on from that Triple Crown-clinching victory, both Cardiff prospects...

Six New Stars to Watch in the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Our friends who are expert Opta data editors pick out one unheralded player from each of the teams to keep an eye on as the 2024 Guinness Six Nations Championship kicks-off this weekend. You...

Scotland braced for Les Bleus backlash as wounded France head to Edinburgh

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Huw Jones says that Scotland will expect a reaction from France in next Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash. Les Bleus head to Edinburgh on the back of a crushing 38-17 home defeat against Six...

Wales announce squad for England clash at Twickenham

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Senior men’s head coach Warren Gatland has named the Wales side to face England at Twickenham Stadium in the second round of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations on Saturday 10 February (KO 4.45pm live...

Aaron Wainwright calls for 80 minutes of energy and accuracy against England

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Aaron Wainwright has highlighted energy and accuracy as key ingredients for Wales when they tackle Guinness Six Nations rivals England at Twickenham. It is 12 years since Wales beat England away from...

Wales coach Alex King demands ‘no fear’ approach to England showdown

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex King believes Wales need to have a “no fear” approach when they face England at Twickenham on Saturday. Wales last toppled their fierce rivals in a Six Nations game on English soil 12...

Wales great Barry John was ‘catalyst for so much success’

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sir Gareth Edwards has described his former Wales and British and Irish Lions half-back partner Barry John as a “mercurial” player who was “a catalyst for so much success”. John’s...

Scotland braced for Les Bleus backlash as wounded France head to Edinburgh

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Huw Jones says that Scotland will expect a reaction from France in next Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash. Les Bleus head to Edinburgh on the back of a crushing 38-17 home defeat against Six...

Shock result reflected in updated World Rugby Men’s Rankings

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Belgium, some 18.20 points and 16 places below Portugal in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini, caused a huge shock on Saturday when they beat Os Lobos 10-6 in the opening round...

Rory Darge and Grant Gilchrist returning to reinforce Scotland in France clash

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rory Darge and Grant Gilchrist look set for Test match returns when Scotland continue their Guinness Six Nations campaign against France at Murrayfield. Both players were sidelined for Scotland’s...