Menoncello returns as Italy announce 6 nation side
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly centre Tommaso Menoncello, who missed last year's Rugby World Cup through injury, was included in the country's Six Nations squad as new head coach Gonzalo Quesada selected his players on Tuesday. A...
Winners & Losers: Scotland Six Nations Squad
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Scotland team announcements for Six Nations tournament we look at some of the winners and losers. Winners: First on the list are four players who have received their first call up by Head...
History-making female referee and TMO retires
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJoy Neville will retire from refereeing at the end of this season aged 40; She made history as the first female TMO at a men's World Cup; She also had a distinguished playing career in which she captained...
Andy Farrell says appointment as British and Irish Lions head coach ‘magical’
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell described his appointment as British and Irish Lions head coach as “pretty magical” but has ruled out a repeat of the moment that made his name with the tourists. Farrell takes...
Ellis Genge gives England a fitness boost ahead of the Six Nations
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe front-row forward is close to a return from his hamstring injury. Ellis Genge is “ready to go” for England in their Guinness Six Nations campaign, according to Bristol boss Pat Lam. The...
England prop Mako Vunipola announces international retirement
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 32-year-old won 79 caps for England and also represented the British and Irish Lions in nine Tests. England prop Mako Vunipola has announced his retirement from international rugby. Vunipola amassed...
Who wouldn’t want Owen Farrell? Stuart Lancaster confirms Racing 92 interest
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA move to France would make the Saracens star ineligible for England selection. Stuart Lancaster has confirmed Racing 92 are interested in recruiting Owen Farrell from Saracens but insists a deal has...
Posolo Tuilagi not eligible for France team
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe information was revealed by L'Indépendant this Friday morning. USAP second row Posolo Tuilagi would not be eligible for the France team. Fans were anticipating see him during the next Six...
‘A thing of beauty’ - Analysing the mighty mauls that produce so many tries in the BKT URC
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but there’s no doubting just what a potent weapon the driving lineout maul is in the BKT URC. We have all seen the routine. A penalty is awarded, a team...
Andy Farrell Appointed as Lions Head Coach
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions has today announced the appointment of Andy Farrell as Head Coach for the Lions Men’s 2025 Tour to Australia. The Ireland Head Coach was unveiled at an official...
