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Five changes for Saints ahead of Sale Sharks trip

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints head back into the Gallagher PREM this weekend, travelling to Sale Sharks for the final league match before the 2026 Guinness Six Nations gets underway.   Phil Dowson makes five...

Whiffin confirms Wales U20 Six Nations squad

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Richard Whiffin has named a 40-strong Wales squad for the 2026 U20 Six Nations with Gloucester back row Deian Gwynne and Cardiff Rugby centre Steffan Emanuel confirmed as co-captains.   They...

SA teams seek to build on European form

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa’s four franchises will look to build on their form in the two European competitions last week when they return to United Rugby Championship action this weekend, where the race for playoff...

Andy Farrell has named his Six Nations Squad

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland Head Coach Andy Farrell has today named a 37-player squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for the 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations. Farrell’s side open their 2026 Championship against...

Gonzalo Quesada has named a 33-man Italy squad for the training camp in Verona, ahead of the 2026 Men’s Six Nations.

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

 Gonzalo Quesada, Head Coach of Italy’s Men’s National Team, has announced the 33-player squad for the Azzurri’s training camp in Verona, beginning Sunday, January 25, as preparation...

Townsend names Scotland squad for 2026 Six Nations

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend has named a 40-strong squad for the upcoming 2026 Guinness Six Nations, ahead of Scotland opener against Italy in Rome on Saturday 7 February. The group, comprising 23 forwards and 17...

Gregor Townsend names Scotland squad for 2026 Guinness Six Nations

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

  The group, comprising 23 forwards and 17 backs, will be led once more by Glasgow Warriors centre Sione Tuipulotu and includes two notable returnees in the form of second row Jonny Gray and hooker...

Tandy names first Wales Six Nations squad

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales senior men’s head coach Steve Tandy has named a 38-player Wales squad for 2026 Guinness Six Nations. Dewi Lake will captain the 877-cap squad for the campaign. Two uncapped players are selected...

Dingwall returns to captain Saints in clash with Scarlets

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fraser Dingwall will lead Northampton in their final Investec Champions Cup pool match this term, with Scarlets the opposition at a sold-out cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens on Sunday (18 January,...

King Named Ireland Captain For 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Scott Bemand has today announced the appointment of Erin King as Ireland captain for the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations. Having recently returned from...