Wales dominate Six Nations Player of the Championship shortlist
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe six-man shortlist for the Six Nations' Player of the Championship award features four Wales players and two from England. Captain Alun Wyn Jones is one of four members...
Monday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales jump up World Rugby Rankings Photo creds: balls.ie Wales have moved to number two in the latest World Rugby rankings following the Grand Slam-clinching 25-7 victory in Cardiff. Warren...
Wallabies announce World Cup warm-up against Samoa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia has confirmed the Wallabies will take on Manu Samoa in a farewell Test prior to the team’s departure for Japan at the new Bankwest Stadium in Paramatta on September 7. The...
‘We want to be No 1’: England Women want World Cup glory after grand slam
7 years ago by The Guardian• Saturday’s 80-0 win over Scotland completed Six Nations sweep• ‘England have taken women’s rugby to next level’Sarah Hunter, the England captain, believes their grand slam triumph will be...
Six Nations campaign not "catastrophic" for Ireland - Schmidt
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt was disappointed Ireland could not retain the Six Nations but does not see great cause for concern. Ireland were not "catastrophic" in the Six Nations, says Joe Schmidt,...
The numbers behind Wales' Grand Slam Six Nations
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter Wales won the Six Nations Grand Slam on Saturday, we used Opta data to review the 2019 campaign. The 2019 Six Nations reached a thrilling conclusion on Saturday as Wales...
The Crusaders respond to criticism of name
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders say in light of the terror attacks in Christchurch and some public concerns, it will have future discussions about the club's name. Some commentaries on social media are saying the...
Press Conference - Jones explains Gatland's impact
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales made history by becoming the first team in the Six Nations era to win four Grand Slams and skipper Alun Wyn Jones claims the success stems from the confidence of coach Warren Gatland. Gatland...
Press Conference - England must learn tough lessons
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones watched his England team squander a 31-point lead on Super Saturday to end their 2019 Guinness Six Nations on a sour note. After letting a 10-3 lead slip in Cardiff in Round Three...
Townsend: We targeted winning the second half - not the game!
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland's sensational draw with England at Twickenham came as a surprise to most, including head coach Gregor Townsend. Gregor Townsend believed Scotland had no chance of turning around...
