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Earls and Herring to miss France clash, Heffernan called up

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland’s emphatic victory over Wales in Round 1 of the 2022 Six Nations has come at something of a cost as the injury list now shows the names of Keith Earls and Rob Herring, who will both miss...

Hamish Watson breaks decade old Six Nations record

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland recorded back-to-back victories over England in the Calcutta Cup on Saturday, doing so for the first time since 1984, but there was another record broken in the match by Hamish Watson.   The...

Virimi Vakatawa one of 14 players recalled ahead of Ireland test

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Racing 92 centre Virimi Vakatawa is one of 14 players who have been called into the France Six Nations squad to prepare for the test against Ireland on Saturday.   Vakatawa starred for Racing 92...

Forwards kicking: The Best and Worst attempts

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the backs usually taking the kicks, the forwards don't usually get their time to shine. However, these forwards have been given the opportunity to show what they got.   While some have taken...

2022 Six Nations Team of the Week - Round One

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland, Scotland, and France got their Six Nations campaigns off to winning starts in the opening weekend of action.   Andy Farrell's Ireland trashed Wales 29-7 in the opening game of the tournament...

Records & Facts: 2022 Six Nations Round One

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The opening round of the 2022 Six Nations saw wins for Ireland, Scotland, and France over Wales, England, and Italy respectively.    We take a look at key facts and records from the opening...

Villiere scores a hat trick as France get 5 points from Italy

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gabin Villiere scored a hat-trick as France recovered from a slow start to kick off their 2022 Six Nations campaign with a 37-10 bonus-point win over Italy at the Stade de France. The pre-tournament favourites...

Sexton keeps cool head in wake of dominant victory

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Although the feeling of triumph must be pumping through the veins of Ireland captain Johnny Sexton after a commanding Round 1 victory over Wales, the 36 year-old adopts a reserved demeanour as the remainder...