Rugby Explained: Kick-offs as the third set-piece
5 years ago by Rugby WorldGeraint Davies and the team at Bajad8a break down the building blocks of elite rugby, starting with an analysis of the restartAlun Wyn Jones catches a kick-off (Getty Images)Rugby Explained: Kick-offs...
High-flying Scots gear up for Welsh encounter
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Scots are on Cloud Nine after their historic Round 1 defeat of England at the Twickenham fortress but the wise head of Gregor Townsend will have demanded concentration from his charges as they gear...
Wales Team To Face Scotland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales coach Wayne Pivac has named their side to take on Scotland on Saturday (KO 16.45, BBC & S4C) with uncapped centre Willis Halaholo named on the bench. Wales have named the same front-five...
Six Nations 2021: Wyn Jones says Wales owe Scotland one for autumn defeat
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales feel they owe Scotland one in Saturday's Six Nations match after losing to Gregor Townsend's side in the autumn, says prop Wyn Jones.
Eight Scots included in McGeechan's latest Lions XV
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions legend Sir Ian McGeechan was certainly impressed by Scotland in the opening weekend of the Six Nations. The former Lions coach selected no less than eight Scottish players...
Five teammate fights that, for the most part, shocked fans
5 years ago by Rugby DumpWales captain Alun Wyn Jones was sporting a shiner this weekend courtesy of teammate Jake Ball, so here is a quick look at some other famous teammate bust ups.
6 Nations Round 1's top stats performers - tackles, running metres, turnovers & more
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 Six Nations tournament kicked off with a bang this past weekend. The first fixture saw the fiery French maraud Italy in Rome, 50-10. The second fixture produced a result that will be talked about...
Six Nations Team of the Week - Round One
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations returned just over three months after the conclusion of the 2020 edition of the tournament. The opening round saw France pick up from where they left off last year...
Wales Player Ratings v Ireland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales held on for a hard-fought 21-16 home win over 14-man Ireland in the opening round of the Six Nations. Leigh Halfpenny opened the scoring for Wales with a penalty 5 minutes in to lead 3-0. The...
Sam Warburton gives view on Wales training punch-up
5 years ago by Rugby WorldThe BBC pundit addresses reports of Alun Wyn Jones and Jake Ball clashReported dust-up: Alun Whyn Jones (right) was reportedly involved in incident (Inpho)Sam Warburton gives view on Wales training punch-up...
