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Townsend relishing 'challenge' of Ireland test with title on the line

20 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend acknowledged Scotland's Six Nations title hopes are "out of our hands", as he made three changes to his side to take on Ireland. Scotland earned a sensational 50-40 win over France...

Hame Faiva announces retirement from rugby

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Red Bulls hooker Hame Faiva has thanked the club and its supporters on the day he announced his retirement from rugby.   The 31-year-old has called time on a career which has seen him...

Gonzalo Quesada names the Italy squad for Saturday's clash at Principality Stadium in Cardiff

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Quesada, Head Coach of Italy has made three changes to the starting lineup that beat England.  The only change among the attacking midfielders is Alessandro Fusco, who returns to the midfield alongside...

Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face Scotland At Aviva Stadium

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for Saturday’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations finale against Scotland at a sold-out Aviva Stadium (Kick-off...

Fletcher Anderson to skipper Scarlets in Galway

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fletcher Anderson will lead the Scarlets for the first time in Friday’s rescheduled BKT United Rugby Championship clash with Connacht in Galway (19:45; Premier Sports).   The 23-year-old No....

McAllister to make senior debut as Ulster take on Edinburgh

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his Ulster match day squad to face Edinburgh in tomorrow’s rescheduled BKT United Rugby Championship Round 2 at Hive Stadium. (KO: 7.45pm) Academy...

Temo Matiu set for debut as France name their team to face England

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

The French coaching staff have announced the lineup for the French XV that will face England. There are a few changes, including Joshua Brennan's first appearance in the 2026 Six Nations Championship and...

Scotland name team for Six Nations finale

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Injuries have ruled out Gregor Brown and Scott Cummings in the second row, so in come Max Williamson and Grant Gilchrist, the latter set to win an 88th cap and break Scott Murray’s all-time...

Wales team for Six Nations finale against Italy

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Steve Tandy has named the Wales team to play Italy on ‘Super Saturday’ in the fifth and final round of the 2026 Guinness Six Nations on 14 March (kick-off 4.40pm, live on BBC1 and...

Bulls and Stormers eye leap on Vodacom URC standings

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers will both have their sights set on making an important jump up the Vodacom United Rugby Championship standings when they meet in their rescheduled round eight clash in...