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Hame Faiva announces retirement from rugby

1 hour 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

17 hours 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...

Fletcher Anderson to skipper Scarlets in Galway

21 hours 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

21 hours 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...

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...

'Banged up' Wainwright set to feature for Wales against Italy

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales' number eight Aaron Wainwright is "banged up" but set to feature in their Six Nations finale against Italy on Saturday. Wainwright has been an ever-present in the Wales starting line-up...

Chessum replaces Underhill at flank for England

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play France at Stade de France on Saturday 14 March (kick-off 8.10pm GMT, live on ITV1).Maro Itoje will captain a side with just one...

6 Nations Permutations; who will take the 2026 title?

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2026 Six Nations is set for one of the most dramatic conclusions in recent history. After an action-packed Round 4, which saw Scotland overcome France and Italy claim a historic first-ever victory...

Borthwick laments ill-discipline during England's defeat to Italy

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Steve Borthwick criticised the lack of discipline from his side as their Six Nations campaign reached a new low with a first ever defeat to Italy. Borthwick's men, who had been defeated...

Scotland's Russell eyeing 'career peak' with title tilt

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Finn Russell is eyeing up a career high as he aims to help Scotland clinch the Six Nations title. Russell played in his 50th Six Nations match, becoming just the fourth Scot to do so, on Saturday. He...