Gareth Thomas feels a fast start will be key for Wales victory against Ireland
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGareth Thomas believes a fast start is vital for Wales in their quest to claim an odds-defying victory over Guinness Six Nations title favourites Ireland on Saturday. Wales have been largely written off,...
Hodge Appointed Ireland Elite Player Pathway And U18 Men’s Head Coach
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU is today delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Hodge as its new Elite Player Pathway and U18 Men’s Head Coach. A former Australia Men’s Sevens international and NSW Waratahs...
Scotland hoping Darcy Graham will return after Six Nations showdown with England
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGraham missed the opening two matches of the championship against Wales and France with a quad problem. Scotland are hopeful that talismanic wing Darcy Graham will be fit enough to play a part in the...
Ollie Lawrence and Manu Tuilagi can kick door down for England – Kevin Sinfield
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyKevin Sinfield insists Ollie Lawrence and Manu Tuilagi are “ready to kick the door down” if England beef up their backline for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland. The hard running...
Rob Howley demands ‘comfort in the chaos’ from Wales in Ireland showdown
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales last won a Six Nations away game against Ireland in 2012. Rob Howley says Wales will aim to create rugby chaos when they face what most people believe is mission improbable against Ireland on Saturday. Wales...
RFU aiming to begin Twickenham revamp in 2027 after rejecting Wembley switch
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBeginning the overhaul between the 2027 and 2028 Six Nations would minimise disruption due to the absence of an autumn schedule in a World Cup year. The Rugby Football Union is aiming to begin renovations...
Licata called up in preparation for the match against France
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Italian National Men's Rugby Team have regrpoued for the match against France set to take place at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille on Sunday 25 February in the third round of the...
BKT URC Round 10 Review
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEdwards the Ospreys hero Ospreys coach Toby Booth paid a glowing tribute to his match-winning “quarterback” Dan Edwards following the dramatic 19-17 victory over Ulster Rugby in Swansea. Fly-half...
Leinster Rugby v Benetton Rugby: Match Preview
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFirst plays second in this mouth-watering top of the table clash at the RDS. Ahead of the game, Leinster’s senior coach Jacques Nienaber has been giving his thoughts on Benetton, who have lost just...
Scarlets vs Munster Rugby Preview
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe weekend gets underway with a meeting between two sides looking to revive their league campaign in the second half of the season. The Scarlets have won just two matches so far this term, while reigning...
