Six Nations: Ben White relishing Scotland starting berth
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland scrum-half Ben White is relishing his time in the number nine jersey ahead of the final two rounds of the 2023 Six Nations. White has cemented himself as Gregor Townsend’s first-choice...
Pressure rises for South African sides in URC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pressure on the South African United Rugby Championship franchises will strike a new level this weekend as the competition hits the fourth-last pool round and the race for playoff spots moves up a...
2024 Six Nations Fixtures Announced
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 Six Nations fixtures have been confirmed, with the five rounds of rugby’s greatest annual international Championship set to kick off on Friday 2nd February, with France hosting Ireland. The...
Ireland two steps from Grand Slam glory as Farrell hails Rome visitors for winning 'proper Test match'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell was relieved Ireland "found a way" to overcome an impressive Italy side as his team stayed on course for a Grand Slam by winning 34-20 in Rome. Mack Hansen crossed for two tries, including...
Six Nations Preview: France vs Scotland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was a time when odd years in the Guinness Six Nations meant for a tough time for Scotland, such was their record at Twickenham and the Stade de France. Until 2021, they had not managed a win at...
Hungry Lion Emmanuel Tshituka wants to feast on Glasgow
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEmmanuel Tshituka has stepped out of the shadow of older brother Vincent and into the vanguard of an Lions pack on the hunt for redemption when they host Franco Smith’s high-flying Glasgow Warriors...
Hamish Watson returns to Scotland starting line up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Gregor Townsend has made one change to Scotland’s starting line-up for round three of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations, with Hamish Watson named at openside flanker for Sunday’s...
Rebels Sign Taniela Tupou
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels and Rugby Australia have confirmed Wallabies’ star Taniela Tupou has officially joined the Rebels on a multi-year deal. Tupou will arrive in Melbourne at...
Pete Wilkins to take the reigns at Connacht
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby and the IRFU are delighted to announce the appointment of Pete Wilkins as Head Coach of Connacht Rugby, assuming overall responsibility for the Professional team from next season.Following...
Javan Sebastian to join Edinburgh next season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJavan Sebastian is to join Edinburgh Rugby for next season, the Scarlets can confirm. The 28-year-old tight-head prop has played 64 games for the Scarlets over two spells, sandwiching a season...
