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IRE vs WALES: What the pundits said

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 1 of the 2022 Six Nations lived up to the competition’s proud name as fans across Europe were treated to some fantastic displays of rugby.     The wise heads of former Wales captain...

Latest World Rankings: Ireland & Scotland climb

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A convincing victory over Wales sees Ireland move into their highest position under Andy Farrell while Scotland move ahead of Australia after their historic victory over England.   Ireland have...

Earls and Herring to miss France clash, Heffernan called up

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland’s emphatic victory over Wales in Round 1 of the 2022 Six Nations has come at something of a cost as the injury list now shows the names of Keith Earls and Rob Herring, who will both miss...

Hamish Watson breaks decade old Six Nations record

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland recorded back-to-back victories over England in the Calcutta Cup on Saturday, doing so for the first time since 1984, but there was another record broken in the match by Hamish Watson.   The...

Forwards kicking: The Best and Worst attempts

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the backs usually taking the kicks, the forwards don't usually get their time to shine. However, these forwards have been given the opportunity to show what they got.   While some have taken...

2022 Six Nations Team of the Week - Round One

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland, Scotland, and France got their Six Nations campaigns off to winning starts in the opening weekend of action.   Andy Farrell's Ireland trashed Wales 29-7 in the opening game of the tournament...

Records & Facts: 2022 Six Nations Round One

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The opening round of the 2022 Six Nations saw wins for Ireland, Scotland, and France over Wales, England, and Italy respectively.    We take a look at key facts and records from the opening...

Sexton keeps cool head in wake of dominant victory

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Although the feeling of triumph must be pumping through the veins of Ireland captain Johnny Sexton after a commanding Round 1 victory over Wales, the 36 year-old adopts a reserved demeanour as the remainder...