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Six Nations: Wales Player Ratings v England

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales produced a brief fightback in the latter stages of their Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham on Saturday.   However, Marcus Smith scored 18 points to see England to a 23-19...

Six Nations: England Player Ratings v Wales

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England punished an error-strewn Wales performance to win 23-19 at Twickenham and remain France's nearest challengers in the 2022 Six Nations.     Here is how we rated Eddie Jones' charges.   15....

England 23-19 Wales: Smith kicks hosts to scrappy Six Nations win

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Marcus Smith scored 18 points as England defeated Wales on Saturday, dominating much of the match and holding off a brief fightback.   England punished an error-strewn Wales performance to win 23-19...

Six Nations: Scotland Player Ratings v France

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland had beaten France in their previous two Six Nations meetings but saw that run ended emphatically at Murrayfield on Saturday.   Here is how we rated Gregor Townsend's men.   15. Stuart...

Leonard congratulates Youngs ahead of England cap record

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jason Leonard saluted Ben Youngs as the latter prepares to eclipse him as England's most-capped men's player.     Ex-England star Jason Leonard has congratulated Ben Youngs as he gets set...

Biggar backs Wales for primal inspiration against England

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Biggar says he will not have to plan his pre-match speech when Wales face England in the Six Nations, adding that the emotion should prove enough for his side. The Northampton fly-half will skipper...

Explained: World Rugby Rankings

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The men’s and women’s World Rugby Rankings are calculated using a points exchange system, in which sides take points off each other based on the match result.     Whatever...

Reds hold on to win interstate thriller in Sydney

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Reds have retained the Bob Templeton Cup after defeating the New South Wales Waratahs 20-16 on a rain-soaked night at Leichhardt Oval.  The gritty four-point victory in Sydney saw...

Looking to Twickenham for another dose of Anglo-Welsh rivalry

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A revered rivalry steeped in history will be observed this weekend as the red jerseys of the Welsh with clash with the white of England as the Twickenham crowd looks keenly on.     England...

France out for revenge with Grand Slam hopes intact

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France are the only side that can still complete the Six Nations Grand Slam, though they are sure to face a stern test from Scotland.   Scotland denied France glory in last year's Six Nations, with...