On This Day: The St Patrick's Day Grand Slam!
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 2018, Ireland were ruthless as they claimed their third Grand Slam at Twickenham, Jacob Stockdale scoring a record-breaking try in a win over England. Jacob Stockdale made...
Four Classic Grand Slam Deciders Involving England
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance and Ireland remain in the race for the 2022 Six Nations, with all three fixtures taking place on Super Saturday! Wales hosts Italy in the opening game of the day, with Wayne...
Explained: World Rugby Rankings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe men’s and women’s World Rugby Rankings are calculated using a points exchange system, in which sides take points off each other based on the match result. Whatever...
Wales brace for Irish impact
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
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...
On This Day in 2016: Magnificent Ireland claim historic win over All Blacks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive years ago today, Ireland ended their 111-year wait for a first victory over New Zealand by bringing the world champions' record winning streak to a juddering halt with a sensational 40-29 victory...
Andy Farrell lines up four potential replacements for CJ Stander
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe confirmation of Ireland's Summer Series squad has officially brought an end to CJ Stander's playing career both in and for Ireland. The 31-year-old made 51 appearances in the Green...
The 11 uncapped players included in the Ireland squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster lock James Ryan will captain Ireland during their Summer Series tests against Japan and USA with 11 uncapped players included in the squad. Commenting on the squad Andy Farrell said: "I...
Larkham raises concerns over Snyman & de Allende
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster assistant coach Stephen Larkham has raised doubts over Damian de Allende and RG Snyman. The former Wallaby said ‘It’s too early to say' whether the Springbok pair would be ready...
How Bok duo were injured in fire-pit incident
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing Munster's announcement of a pit fire accident over the weekend which left players injured, among them Springbok duo Damian de Allende and RG Snyman, the duo has spoken on how...
