Bath name team for Derby Day
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter captain Ben Spencer was called into Steve Borthwick's England training squad, GJ van Velze dons the captain's armband to take on the men of BS3. Juan Schoeman starts at loosehead, with Tom Dunn...
Big blow for Scotland as forward faces ban
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland will be without Grant Gilchrist for their opening Six Nations fixture against Wales after the Edinburgh second-row was handed a one-week suspension. The 33-year-old lock was banned following...
Quins names side for Leicester clash
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have named their matchday squad for Friday's Gallagher Premiership fixture against Leicester Tigers at a sold-out Stoop (KO 19:45 - Live on TNT Sports). The squad features several changes following...
Winner of Ireland and France’s opener nailed on as Six Nations favourites
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe fierce rivals face a box-office game in Marseille. It is difficult to look beyond Ireland and France as the principal contenders for this season’s Guinness Six Nations title. The tournament’s...
Fans deserve better – Steve Borthwick wants Six Nations improvement from England
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBorthwick’s squad are aiming to blast out of the blocks. Steve Borthwick feels that England supporters “deserve better” when it comes to performances and results in the Guinness Six...
World Rugby Emirates Match Official amendment: Italy v England, Guinness Men’s Six Nations
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed a change to the match official appointments for the Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2024 match between Italy and England on Saturday 3 February, 2024. Pierre Brousset (France)...
Finn Russell ready to lead Scotland after clearing the air with Gregor Townsend
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 31-year-old stand-off was, along with Rory Darge, named as co-captain on Sunday. Finn Russell believes his appointment as Scotland co-captain is testament to the newfound harmony between he and head...
It is incredibly exciting – Warren Gatland relishing what lies ahead for Wales
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe new-look Wales squad for the Six Nations features five uncapped players. Wales will go into the Guinness Six Nations with a new-look squad containing five international rookies and a 21-year-old...
Six Premiership sides through to Champions Cup knockout stages
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe knockout ties have been finalised and eight Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides are still in the hunt for European glory. Northampton Saints finished as the only English side to go through the Investec...
Val Rapava-Ruskin extends his stay Gloucester Rugby
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby is pleased to reveal a contract renewal for prop forward, Val Rapava-Ruskin. Rapava-Ruskin joined the Cherry & Whites in 2017 after a spell with Worcester Warriors and has gone on...