Women's 6 Nations Highlights: Ireland v Italy
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFull Time: Ireland 25 - 5 Italy. Despite all their efforts, it was not mean't to be for Italy today, and they have now fallen back down to 7th place. Only one try for them by M. Bettoni in the 68th minute....
England legend Maggie Alphonsi speaks ahead of final Six Nations round
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 Women’s Six Nations concludes this weekend with much anticipation surrounding the final round. The first of the fixtures sees Ireland taking on Italy, followed by England hosting...
Trio to make their first starts for Ireland Women against Italy
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head Coach Adam Griggs has named his Match Day 23 for Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations Play-off game against Italy. Griggs has made three changes to his starting XV for the visit...
Lee Blackett: Matteo Minozzi 'could've gone blind in one eye'
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItalian fullback Matteo Minozzi 'could've gone blind in one eye', Wasps coach Lee Blackett has revealed. The fullback missed Wasps' clash with Exeter Chiefs due to eye injury and...
CONFIRMED: Rainbow Cup to run as 'dual tournaments with no cross-hemisphere fixtures'
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe PRO14 and SA Rugby have confirmed that the Rainbow Cup will no longer take place as planned. The South African teams are unable to travel to the UK & Ireland and after 'colossal...
All Blacks set for two additional end-of-year tour tests - report
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks could face off against a surprise opponent on their end-of-year tour this year. The New Zealand Herald reports that the All Blacks could face Wales and the United...
Eight mouth-watering head to heads in the Champions Cup quarter-finals this weekend
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJust eight teams remain in the Champions Cup as they take the field this weekend to narrow that number to just four. We have picked out eight of the best head to heads to keep an eye on...
Wales Women v Ireland Squad | 50 caps for Wilkins
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales full-back Robyn Wilkins will win her 50th cap against Ireland on Saturday. Wilkins made her international debut as an 18-year-old against Italy in 2014 and has since been an ever-present...
Bath v London Irish: Redpath returns, Gigena starts
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for Friday's Challenge Cup quarter-final between Bath and London Irish have been named. Bath Rugby have made six changes for the clash at the Rec while Declan Kidney has handed Facundo...
Red Roses name team to play Italy
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Simon Middleton has named his England Women’s team to play Italy in their second Pool A Six Nations match this weekend. The Red Roses visit Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma...
