World Rugby urged to intervene after Owen Farrell’s red card was overturned
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has come under pressure to act after Owen Farrell’s red card against Wales was overturned in a decision that has caused uproar across the game. Farrell was sent off in the second...
Preview: France v Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe last time Warren Gatland and Shaun Edwards were both involved in a Guinness Six Nations encounter, Wales were clinching the Grand Slam against Ireland. Fast-forward four years and the two will be...
Player of the Match Fickou ‘world-class’, says France coach Edwards
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance defence coach Shaun Edwards hailed Gaël Fickou as “world-class” after a match-winning contribution from the centre in France’s thrilling 32-21 win over Scotland in Paris. Fickou...
Six Nations: Five things we learned from Italy vs France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly and France played out a classic in Rome, and while the Grand Slam champions came away with five points, the Azzurri may be more positive heading into round two of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. In...
Six Nations Countdown: The Championship's finest fifteens
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe countdown to the 2023 Six Nations Championship continues. With 15 days to go, we take a look at some of the most celebrated fullbacks to have graced the tournament with their abilities. Leigh...
Shaun Edwards believes the Boks are the team to beat
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPopular France defence coach Shaun Edwards has outlined why, he believes, the Springboks are the strongest unit in world rugby at the moment. Although South Africa currently rank fourth in the...
England boss Jones would 'jump' at NRL call
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA long-time league admirer, Eddie Jones admits he would love a crack at the NRL when he finishes with England next year. England boss Eddie Jones says he would love to swap...
Six Nations Team of the Tournament
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance are the 2022 Six Nations Champions after completing the Grand Slam beating Italy, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England. A dozen years on from their last such triumph, Les Bleus dominate...
Wales look to give Les Bleus a first defeat in the 2022 Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales may be out of the running in terms of winning the competition, though playing for pride will be enough for Wayne Pivac’s men who will be hunting their second win of the 2022 campaign. However,...
Shaun Edwards praises strength of hat-trick hero Gabin Villière
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyShaun Edwards believes Gabin Villière is pound for pound one of the strongest players he’s coached after the winger scored a hat-trick in France’s 37-10 win against Italy. The...
