The Breakdown – a statistical look at the third round of matches
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA mouthwatering round three of the Six Nations could be pivotal in a battle for the title that appears to be wide open. Family loyalty will go out of the window when England and Ireland do battle this...
ANALYSIS: France's jackaling and breakdown work
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA mouth-watering battle at the breakdown awaits us as France and Wales clash in Cardiff on Saturday. Both sides have been successful in these two departments so far this season with the likes of Gregory...
ANALYSIS: How Sam Warburton has influenced Wales' defence and how there is still evidence of Edwards' work
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Warren Gatland leaving Wales and Shaun Edwards also following the long time head coach out the door, Wales' style of play was always going to change. And now with Wayne Pivac taking over from Gatland,...
Shaun Edwards picked the brain of one of France's greats before joining the coaching staff
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer France flanker Serge Betsen is looking forward to seeing Shaun Edwards' impact in evidence when Les Bleus take on Wales. Serge Betsen feels the "unbelievable" Shaun Edwards has already made...
Ireland brush England aside and keep U20s Grand Slam hopes alive
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland U20s were defeated 39-21 by reigning U20 Six Nations champions Ireland at Northampton's Franklin's Gardens. Ireland led 29-7 at the break scoring tries through Alex Soroka, Hayden Hyde, Thomas...
ANALYSIS: Ireland's defence and the importance of Bundee Aki
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations is back this weekend! A cracking round of action sees Scotland head off to Rome, Wales host a high flying French side while the weekend is wrapped up at Twickenham on Sunday with England...
Wales under pressure to get back on track against inexperienced France
6 years ago by The GuardianWales have not lost to France in Cardiff for 10 yearsStarting lineup contains a Six Nations record 859 capsThere was an echo of the Warren Gatland era this week when the prop Wyn Jones accused France of...
"I have to admit I'm not overly confident" - Lewis Moody has Ireland as slight favourites over England
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLewis Moody was impressed by England's grit and determination in the win over Scotland but says Ireland will provide a far sterner test. England are under huge pressure heading into what...
Serge Betsen laughs off cheating claims while Galthie accuses Wales of lacking of respect
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance should let their rugby do the talking in Cardiff after Wyn Jones fanned the flames this week, Serge Betsen says. Serge Betsen laughed off Wyn Jones' claim that France will...
Welsh sides face a tough visit from in form French sides
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA big weekend for the Welsh sides as they front up against France across all three editions of the Six Nations. Senior Men Wales will be sticking to more or less...
