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Rhys Patchell ruled out for up to eight weeks

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell has been ruled out for up to eight weeks with a hamstring injury.       Patchell was a withdrawal from the Scarlets side that beat Connacht after picking...

‘We’re Ready To Play Now’ – Ireland Fine-Tuning For Women’s Six Nations Opener

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland Head Coach Adam Griggs says the squad are relishing the opportunity to put months of hard work into practice when their Women’s Six Nations campaign kicks off on Saturday...

Munster beef up pack with big Springbok lock

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After the departure of CJ Stander, the Munster pack will gain some new South African flavour as it has been announced that giant second-row Jason Jenkins has signed with the club.   The 2.01m, 122kg...

Sir Ian McGeechan selects his B&I Lions XV based on the Six Nations

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former British and Irish Lions head coach Ian McGeechan has named the team he would select to play the Springboks based on the 2021 Six Nations.   McGeechan has named just one English player –...

Records fall as Wales win 'from our living room' - 2021 Six Nations in Opta numbers

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A dramatic Six Nations championship reached a fitting conclusion on Friday, with Wales celebrating in a record-breaking year.     It was not sealed in the fashion they would have hoped for,...

Vote For Your Six Nations Team of the Tournament

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021 Six Nations is done and dusted with the Wales claiming yet another title.    With the competition now over, we want you to have your say by voting for your Six Nations team of the...

The 2021 6 Nations Player Of The Championship Nominees

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

At the conclusion of what has been a fantastic 2021 Six Nations, the Player Of The Championship nominees are in.   A dramatic final clash on Friday evening between France and Scotland – the...

Pivac revels in Wales Six Nations triumph after Scotland beat France

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wayne Pivac says Wales' failure to win the Grand Slam takes nothing away from their Six Nations success after they were crowned champions on Friday.   Six days after Wales missed out on...

Fickou: France 'don't have to question everything' after missing out on Six Nations title

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France failed to end their 11-year wait for a Six Nations title after a 27-23 loss to Scotland, leaving Gael Fickou disappointed.     France star Gael Fickou insists Les Bleus "don't have...

Pivac revels in Wales Six Nations triumph after Scotland beat France

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales were able to celebrate winning the Six Nations after Scotland claimed a historic and dramatic victory over France in Paris.     Wayne Pivac says Wales' failure to win the Grand Slam...