Six Nations Countdown: The Championship's finest fifteens
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe countdown to the 2023 Six Nations Championship continues. With 15 days to go, we take a look at some of the most celebrated fullbacks to have graced the tournament with their abilities. Leigh...
Baxter backs Nowell to bounce back
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs Director of Rugby, Rob Baxter, is confident Jack Nowell has what it takes to force his way back into the selection plans of New England head coach Steve Borthwick. Cornishman Nowell,...
Hogg should be fit for Six Nations
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland star Stuart Hogg’s injury situation has been described as “an improving picture” as the countdown to this season’s Guinness Six Nations continues. Hogg has missed...
Niall Murray renews Connacht contract for two seasons
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby have confirmed another contract renewal for a homegrown talent, with Niall Murray signing a new two-year deal. The Roscommon lock first made his debut...
Ireland Squad Named For 2023 Guinness Six Nations Championship
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland Coaching Team have named a 37-man squad for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations Championship, which kicks off with an away trip to Cardiff to face Wales on Saturday, 4th February. In...
Leicester Tigers confirm two new additions to the squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers can confirm the addition of Tom West for the remainder of the 2022/23 season. The front-rower joins the club after most recently playing for Wasps, who he represented between...
Best concerned about Ireland's dependence on Sexton
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland stalwart Rory Best has expressed concern over how much the national team still seem to depend on the abilities of legendary flyhalf Johnny Sexton. Speaking to the Irish Examiner,...
Six Nations Countdown: 2016 - Stuart Hogg sets the Championship alight
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen fans think back to the 2016 Six Nations Championship, it is impossible to escape the image of Staurt Hogg flashing across the mind. The then 24 year-old Hogg was in sublime form which earned...
Jones backed for instant impact on long-anticipated Wallabies return
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones will make an immediate impact on his return to Australia, for which "there was always writing on the wall", according to former England captain Chris Robshaw. Jones was dismissed by...
Murphy Names Ireland U20 Squad For Six Nations
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Richie Murphy has today named a 32-man Ireland squad, sponsored by PwC, for the upcoming 2023 U20 Six Nations, including seven players who were involved in last year’s...
