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Italy brace themselves for the red tide of Wales

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The big fish in the Six Nations pond will take on the minnows in the first match-up of Round 4. Alun Wyn Jones’ charges travel to Rome for what they hope will be another successful outing.   After...

CJ Stander hits 50 as Farrell changes three

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland head coach Andy Farrrell has named the squad that will take on Scotland at BT Murrayfield on Sunday afternoon in Round 4 of the 2021 Six Nations Championship.   There are three changes...

Betsen feels England made a mistake overlooking 'winner' Edwards

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Shaun Edwards has made a big impact in a short time in the French set-up and Serge Betsen says Les Bleus are lucky to have the Englishman.     France legend Serge Betsen believes "winner"...

France eye elusive Twickenham win, Wales target Rome rout

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England are out of the Six Nations title race but they could have a major say in who takes the championship by beating France on Saturday.   France resume their bid to win a first Six Nations title...

Owen Lane pens new Cardiff contract

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Blues have confirmed Owen Lane has pledged his long-term future to his hometown club with a new contract.       The star wing, who burst onto the scene during the 2017-2018 season...

Six Nations confirms the completion of £365 million deal

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six Nations Rugby, the official organising body of the Six Nations Championships and Autumn Internationals, has confirmed the completion of a long-term strategic partnership with CVC Fund VII,...

How France Could Line Up Against England

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fabien Galthie will have to make a few changes to his side that beat Ireland in round two of the Six Nations.  Due to a covid outbreak in the French camp, the clash against Scotland in round three...

Hadleigh Parkes | Playmakers: Rugby Stories

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sky Sport delves into some of rugby’s best stories from the characters that have made the game great. This week, Justin Marshall catches up with nomad Hadleigh Parkes to find out how he went from...

Roberts signs extension with Dragons

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Dragons have officially announced that Wales and British & Irish Lions star Jamie Roberts has signed a new contract at the region.   Newport-born Roberts has put pen to paper on new...

Cardiff Blues hooker joins Saracens on loan

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Wales U20 hooker Ethan Lewis will part ways with Cardiff Blues for a while and join up with Mark McCall’s Saracens outfit where he will be on loan as injury cover in the Greene King IPA Championship.   Lewis,...