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...
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...
Who is your pick for the 6 nations
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance Head coach Fabien Galthié has already lost two possible starters ahead of the Six Nations opener against Ireland on Friday week, with gritty back row Anthony Jelonch and gigantic lock Emmanuel...
Dafydd Jenkins will lead Wales ‘in mould of Alun Wyn Jones’ – Warren Gatland
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Exeter lock has won rave reviews for his leadership. Warren Gatland has paid new Wales captain Dafydd Jenkins a major compliment by saying he expects to see him “in the mould of Alun Wyn Jones”. Jenkins...
Wales coach Warren Gatland excited by new generation of talent
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland says he is excited about developing a new generation of talent that will start with this season’s Guinness Six Nations campaign. Gatland has named five uncapped players in his squad...
Changes for the Red Roses
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Red Roses have made three changes to their training squad for this week’s camp at St George’s Park.Brooke Bradley (Exeter Chiefs), Ella Cromack (Harlequins) and Steph Else (Gloucester-Hartpury)...
A look at the Champions Cup last 16
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens will aim to get revenge for their record European defeat when they return to Bordeaux Begles in the Investec Champions Cup last 16. The Premiership champions were thrashed 55-15 by...