Ireland end Wales' hopes of back-to-back Grand Slams
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales' hopes of back-to-back Grand Slams were ended as they became Ireland's latest Six Nations victims in Dublin. Ireland handed Wales a first Six Nations defeat in nine matches as...
Watch: Andrew Conway's superb clearance with no angle to work with
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrew Conway come up with an outstanding clearance after a nice dummy and run by Jonathan Sexton. The winger had little angle to work with but still managed to pin Wales back into their half. Outstanding...
A History of the Calcutta Cup
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToday sees Scotland take on England in the Calcutta Cup, one of the longest-standing and most celebrated traditions in rugby with an intriguing history behind it. Although it is played annually...
Watch: Alun Wyn Jones produces an OUTSTANDING offload!
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones produced a wonderful offload in the build up to Tomos Williams try in the first half against Ireland on Saturday. The second-rower took it hard to the line drawing in the defence...
Six Nations Ireland v Wales Preview
6 years ago by Rugby WorldRound two of the 2020 championship kicks off with Ireland v Wales in Dublin – here's what you need to knowLead roles: Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones with his Ireland counterpart Johnny Sexton (Inpho)Wales...
Nick Tompkins Set To Start For Wales
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have made one change to their starting XV to face Ireland this weekend with Nick Tompkins, who made a try-scoring debut in round one, coming into the side. Nick Tompkins will line-up...
Six Nations Team Of Round One
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations returned with a bang this weekend as France, Wales and Ireland celebrated victories while England suffered from a very slow start, Italy suffered their 23 consecutive loss in the competition...
Six Nations 2020: Wales v Italy – live!
6 years ago by The GuardianLive updates from the Principality Stadium, kick-off 2.15pm (GMT)Wayne Pivac placing emphasis on attack for Wales’ openerFeel free to email Luke or tweet @LukeMcLaughlin 2.08pm GMT Cheika: “I don’t...
SIX NATIONS 2020: Happy anniversary! 20 years of Italy in Opta numbers
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe use Opta data to look at Italy's time in the Six Nations as the upcoming edition marks 20 years since they first featured. This year's Six Nations represents 20 years since Italy...
George North Starts In The Centres For Wales
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have named one uncapped player in their starting XV to kick off the 2020 Six Nations with wing Johnny McNicholl earning his first international cap. McNicholl lines up in a side packed with...
