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Twickenham set for thunderous Anglo-Irish battle

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby fans across the board will be relishing the prospect of a titanic clash decorated with tradition when Ireland meet England at Twickenham on Saturday.    Eddie Jones’ charges held...

Jones questions Ireland's ability to stand up to England's physicality

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Eddie Jones has been busy in the press this week, first talking up Ireland as favourites and then suggesting that Andy Farrell’s men would be chased all over the park at Twickenham.    Jones’...

The Weekend's World Rankings Permutations

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France could climb to their equal highest-ever World Rugby Ranking this weekend while Wales could drop to eighth place.     Second place in the World Rugby rankings is on the line this weekend...

The rapid PROD2 star targeted by Toulouse who is set to make his test debut for Italy

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has named his match day 23 to face Scotland in the penultimate round of the Six Nations on Saturday (k/o 2:15 UK).   Included in Crowley's team is Grenoble star...

Scotland Team to face Italy: Ali Price to earn 50th cap

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors’ scrum-half Ali Price is in line to make his 50th appearance for Scotland having been named in the starting XV to face Italy in the penultimate round of fixtures for the 2022 Six...

Johnny Sexton captains Ireland against England

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell has named the match day squad to take on England at Twickenham this coming Saturday in round four of the 2022 Guinness Six Nations Championships.   Johnny Sexton returns to the starting...

Rory Darge signs a new and improved long-term contract

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors have confirmed that Rory Darge has put pen to paper on a new and improved long-term contract with the Club.   Still just 22, the openside flanker has been a revelation in black...

Van der Merwe suspended for Scotland's final matches

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Duhan van der Merwe has been suspended for "reckless or dangerous play" with Worcester in the Premiership.     Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe's Six Nations campaign is over after his red...

Red Roses name 2022 TikTok Women’s Six Nations squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Simon Middleton has named a 40-player training squad for the 2022 TikTok Women’s Six Nations.There’s a return for Gloucester-Hartpury scrum half Natasha Hunt who last represented...

Ins & Outs: Scotland squad update

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland bosss Gregor Townsend has called up the following players to his squad ahead of their Round 4 clash with Italy:   Jonny Gray Glen Young Adam Hastings Ross Thompson   The following...