DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Paul Willemse
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDISCIPLINARY UPDATE: France lock Paul Willemse will miss the Six Nations matches against Scotland and Italy after he was suspended for four weeks for a red card in the defeat to Ireland. The tournament’s...
Ollie Lawrence could reinforce England for Six Nations clash with Scotland
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOllie Lawrence could reinforce England’s Guinness Six Nations in time for their round-three clash with Scotland as he steps up his recovery from a hip problem. Lawrence sustained the injury while...
Wales coach Alex King demands ‘no fear’ approach to England showdown
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex King believes Wales need to have a “no fear” approach when they face England at Twickenham on Saturday. Wales last toppled their fierce rivals in a Six Nations game on English soil 12...
World Rugby referee change: Ireland v Italy, Guinness Men's Six Nations
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLuke Pearce will take charge of his 50th test match in Dublin on Sunday after Pierre Brousset was forced to withdraw through injury. Owing to an ongoing calf injury, Pierre Brousset (France) has withdrawn...
Scotland Injury Update Ahead of Round 2
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLuke Crosbie is out of the Guinness Six Nations with a shoulder injury and Richie Gray is ruled out for the duration of the championship with a bicep injury. WP Nel and Darcy Graham...
Scotland braced for Les Bleus backlash as wounded France head to Edinburgh
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHuw Jones says that Scotland will expect a reaction from France in next Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash. Les Bleus head to Edinburgh on the back of a crushing 38-17 home defeat against Six...
Shock result reflected in updated World Rugby Men’s Rankings
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBelgium, some 18.20 points and 16 places below Portugal in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini, caused a huge shock on Saturday when they beat Os Lobos 10-6 in the opening round...
Andy Farrell cools talk of next Grand Slam despite ‘feelgood factor’ for Ireland
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell believes talk of leading Ireland to successive Grand Slam titles is premature as he attempts to build on the “feelgood factor” created by a resounding Guinness Six Nations victory...
Rory Darge and Grant Gilchrist returning to reinforce Scotland in France clash
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Darge and Grant Gilchrist look set for Test match returns when Scotland continue their Guinness Six Nations campaign against France at Murrayfield. Both players were sidelined for Scotland’s...
England will ensure Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has right support ahead of Wales match
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFeyi-Waboso could make his first appearance against the country of his birth on Saturday. England will take special care with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso this week knowing the exciting Exeter wing is closing...