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Argentina And New Zealand Win HSBC SVNS In Vancouver

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina win third consecutive men’s title with 36-12 victory over New Zealand, while France win bronze. New Zealand beat France 35-19 to claim women’s gold as hosts Canada claim bronze Argentina...

Six Nations Round 3 Team of the Week

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another thrilling weekend of rugby with Ireland and Scotland winning over Wales and England respectively and Italy fighting for a draw in France and nearly snatching it at the end with a penalty hitting...

Ireland must improve on ‘scrappy’ Wales win to topple England – Robbie Henshaw

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Robbie Henshaw insists Grand Slam-chasing Ireland must improve on a “scrappy” win over Wales in order to topple England at “cauldron” Twickenham. Andy Farrell’s men kept...

England heading in right direction overall under Steve Borthwick – Jamie George

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jamie George conceded England were “not good enough” in their Calcutta Cup defeat to Scotland but the captain remained adamant they were heading in the right direction overall under Steve Borthwick. The...

Ireland vs Wales: Media reaction

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

“Men against boys” was the verdict of one UK-based writer after Ireland’s 31-7 victory over Wales on Saturday afternoon. Andy Farrell’s side were admittedly not firing on all cylinders...

Ireland down Wales to stay on course for grand slam

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland fought to a 31-7 victory over Wales to keep their back-to-back Guinness Men's Six Nations Grand Slam hopes alive in Dublin. An entirely professional first-half display in which they enjoyed 70...

WATCH: Dan Sheehan scores the first try for Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Watch as Dan Sheehan opens the scores for Ireland 😮‍💨 There's just no stopping that Irish power 🤩Dan Sheehan opening the scores ☘️#GuinnessM6N #IREWAL @IrishRugby pic.twitter.com/0xbrzcP0gR —...

Warren Gatland says ‘the right structures’ give Ireland an advantage over Wales

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales head coach Warren Gatland says he is “not 100 per cent convinced” that Welsh regional rugby will undergo the proper reset he feels it requires. Gatland admitted “it has probably...

5 talking points as Scotland and England renew hostilities in Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland and England renew hostilities when they meet in rugby’s oldest international fixture at Murrayfield on Saturday. For both sides it is win or bust in a critical Guinness Six Nations round-three...