Hume, O’Toole and Reffell commit to Ulster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Hume, Tom O’Toole and Sean Reffell are set to remain with the province for the coming years. After captaining his home province to a bonus-point win at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday...
George North and Nick Tompkins not rocked by shock omission – Warren Gatland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Warren Gatland has sprung a major selection surprise by omitting established centres George North and Nick Tompkins from his line-up for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with France. But...
Centre Huw Jones: I was ‘tempted’ by move to France before committing to Glasgow
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland centre Huw Jones revealed he was “tempted” by the prospect of a move to France but he ultimately felt that remaining with buoyant Glasgow was the right decision for his career overall. The...
England U20 men confirm squad to take on Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMark Mapletoft and Andy Titterrell have selected their matchday 23 for a table-topping clash against Ireland in the fourth round of the 2024 Under-20 Men’s Six Nations Championship. The...
Marcus Smith could get England chance against Ireland with Fin Smith doubtful
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFin Smith is a major doubt for England’s clash with Ireland on Saturday with Marcus Smith ready to step into the breach for the penultimate round of the Guinness Six Nations. Fin Smith was the solitary...
England vs Ireland: Match Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick's England opened their campaign with a 24-27 victory away to Italy before hosting Wales in a tightly-contested encounter at Twickenham. The side return to Twickenham...
Grand Slam-chasing Ireland could welcome back quartet for England showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGarry Ringrose, Hugo Keenan, Iain Henderson and Oli Jager are in contention for Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations clash with England after training on Tuesday. Leinster centre Ringrose is yet to feature...
Cathal Forde signs new contract extension
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyForde has emerged this season as one of the most exciting young prospects in Irish Rugby. His consistent selection at inside-centre has brought him up to 23 caps for his home province, while he can also...
Bok coaches set tone for productive alignment camp
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok coaches set the tone for a productive season-opening national alignment camp at a two-day strategic coaches’ session on Monday and Tuesday in Cape Town, where they discussed their areas...
Marcus Smith and Alex Mitchell boost England ahead of Ireland showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith and Alex Mitchell have returned to the England squad ahead of Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland. Harlequins fly-half Smith is yet to feature in this year’s championship...
