Match Preview: Ireland vs Italy
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations Rugby Championship is one of the most highly anticipated events in the rugby calendar, showcasing the finest talents from across Europe in a battle for supremacy. As the tournament unfolds,...
Ireland centre Garry Ringrose ‘progressing nicely’ ahead of Italy clash
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland are hopeful centre Garry Ringrose will be available for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations match against Italy in Dublin. Leinster co-captain Ringrose is “progressing nicely” in his...
England battle past Italy in Rome
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA rallying second-half performance helped England to a battling 27-24 victory away at Italy in the opening round of the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations. A lacklustre start from the visitors paired...
Winner of Ireland and France’s opener nailed on as Six Nations favourites
2 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...
Menoncello returns as Italy announce 6 nation side
3 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...
BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...
Cubelli returns to starting XV - Argentina name team to play England
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina head coach Michael Cheika has made three changes to his starting XV from last week’s loss to New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup 2023 bronze final against England at Stade de France on...
Rugby World Cup Review: Portugal’s delight
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe quarter-finals are confirmed. Fiji were the last side to qualify for the knockout phase of Rugby World Cup 2023 in the final match of the pool stage on Sunday evening, but the night was Portugal’s...
Italy: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith 24 of their 33-man squad competing at their first Rugby World Cup and an overall average age of 26 it was always likely to be a tough task for Italy to progress to the knockout stages for the first...
Match Preview: Japan v Argentina
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe equation is simple for both sides at Nantes on Saturday. Victory equals quarter-final qualification and a match next Saturday against the winner of Pool C in Marseille. The consequences of a defeat...
