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England legend Maggie Alphonsi speaks ahead of final Six Nations round

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021 Women’s Six Nations concludes this weekend with much anticipation surrounding the final round.   The first of the fixtures sees Ireland taking on Italy, followed by England hosting...

The INCREDIBLE World XV side that faced the All Blacks in the 90s

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Back in 1992, New Zealand celebrated a centenary year of New Zealand Rugby in doing so they hosted a World XV for a three-test series.   The three tests were hosted at Lancaster Park...

Jim Telfer picks his 2021 Lions Test XV

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Scotland international and British & Irish Lions player and coach Jim Telfer has selected his best Lions XV for the upcoming 2021 tour of South Africa.   Telfer won 22 caps for Scotland...

Three suspensions from the weekend's European round of 16 clashes

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The EPCR have confirmed three suspensions following the weekend's action in the Challenge and Champions Cup.   All three are the results of red cards with all three coming in the Challenge...

Champions Cup Team of the Week - Round of 16

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A weekend of rugby that ends with no less than five Top 14 sides making their way into the Quarter Finals. One Irish side and two Premiership sides make up the remainder of the eight teams. Here is our...

PREVIEW: France Women vs Wales Women

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The dawn of a new era for Wales under new head coach Warren Abrahams will begin with a daunting trip to Vannes to face France in their Women’s Six Nations opener.   Much has changed for the...

Hamish Watson named Six Nations Player of the Championship

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland flanker Hamish Watson has been named Six Nations Player of the Championship by fans after winning the biggest ever vote for the award.   The 29-year-old put in a series of superb performances...

Readers' Six Nations Team of the Tournament

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We ask for your opinion and you gave it!   The results are in and this is your Six Nations team of the competition.   Front row: Wyn Jones, Ken Owens and Tadhg Furlong   Wyn Jones...

Finn Russell banned for three games following red card against France

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland and Racing 92 flyhalf Finn Russell has been handed a three-week ban.   The Scottish playmaker was shown a red card in last Friday’s Six Nations win against France.   Russell...

Records fall as Wales win 'from our living room' - 2021 Six Nations in Opta numbers

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A dramatic Six Nations championship reached a fitting conclusion on Friday, with Wales celebrating in a record-breaking year.     It was not sealed in the fashion they would have hoped for,...