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Scotland team named for 2024 Guinness mens Six Nations finale

16 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stafford McDowall is poised for a first taste of Guinness Men’s Six Nations action after being named as one of two changes to head coach Gregor Townsend’s starting team to face Ireland...

Grant Gilchrist urges Scotland to embrace pressure and hit back from Italy shock

17 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Grant Gilchrist has told his Scotland colleagues to embrace the pressure of having to produce a positive response against Ireland on Saturday as they bid to banish “a dark couple of days” following...

Bonus points ‘promote positive rugby’ – Six Nations boss says format set to stay

17 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six Nations chief executive Tom Harrison insists bonus points are unlikely to be abandoned if it transpires that Ireland win this year’s tournament despite claiming fewer victories than England. England’s...

France take rare selection step for England

17 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

France have kept faith with the side that defeated Wales in their previous Six Nations clash as they prepare to welcome England on ‘Super Saturday’. Head coach Fabien Galthie has taken the...

Iain Henderson gives his verdict on Dan McFarland departure and new Ulster rugby boss

21 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster skipper Iain Henderson is excited to work under new interim boss Richie Murphy in the coming weeks. Henderson was in the Ireland bubble, fighting for his place, while his province underwent a change...

Murphy Names Ireland U20s Team For Six Nations Finale

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Richie Murphy has named his Ireland U20s Match Day Squad, sponsored by PwC, for Friday night’s U20 Six Nations finale against Scotland at a sold-out Virgin Media...

Grant Gilchrist urges Scotland to embrace pressure and hit back from Italy shock

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Scots have been heavily criticised after losing 31-29 in Rome. G rant Gilchrist has told his Scotland colleagues to embrace the pressure of having to produce a positive response against Ireland on...

Murray confirms Scotland U20 team for final 2024 6Nations match

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland U20 head coach Kenny Murray has named his 23-man squad to face Ireland U20 in the final round of the 2024 Under-20 Six Nations on Friday 15 March (kick off 7pm – live on BBC iPlayer). Murray...

U20 Men's squad to face France named

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mark Mapletoft and Andy Titterrell have named their final matchday squad of the 2024 Under-20 Men’s Six Nations Championship as England U20 Men travel to France in Round 5. The U20 Men play...

Sharks confirm signings of Springboks Trevor Nyakane and Jason Jenkins

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks have added two more Springboks to their burgeoning ranks with the signings of Trevor Nyakane and Jason Jenkins. The Durban franchise took to social media to reveal two-time World...