URC Awards: 2022/23 Elite XV Has Been Named
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAll five participating nations were represented in the United Rugby Championship Elite XV for the 2022/23 season. Ireland accounted for six of the 15 players selected, which were determined by...
Scotland name training squad for 2023 Rugby World Cup
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Gregor Townsend has named an extended 41-player Scotland squad for this year’s Rugby World Cup. The group will be led by captain Jamie Ritchie and will be trimmed...
Women’s Six Nations Preview: Scotland vs Italy
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland are still searching for their first win of the 2023 Women's Six Nations ahead of a Round 4 clash with an Italy side that will be flying high following their triumph over Ireland last week. The...
Red Roses name matchday 23 for TikTok Women’s Six Nations match against Ireland
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Simon Middleton has named his 23-player Red Roses matchday squad to take on Ireland at Musgrave Park, Cork (Saturday 22 April, kick-off 2.15pm and live on BBC Two). Marlie...
Billy Twelvetrees to depart Kingsholm at the end of the season.
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter over 270 appearances in Cherry & White, club stalwart, Billy Twelvetrees, will embark on a new challenge at the conclusion of the 2022-23 season, bringing an end to his 11-year tenure at Kingsholm. Twelvetrees,...
Spain equal lowest ever World Rugby Women’s Ranking
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyOn another busy weekend of women’s international rugby, England, Wales and France made it two wins out of two with victories in the Women’s Six Nations. England and France remain in...
Women's Six Nations Preview: Scotland v Wales
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyIf their 2022 encounters are anything to go by Wales’ visit to Scotland is set to be the highlight of Round 2 of the Women’s Six Nations. Ioan Cunningham’s side overturned a 12-point...
Wales Women announce squad to face Scotland
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWales Women’s head coach Ioan Cunningham has selected his side for the Round 2 fixture in the Women's Six Nations against Scotland at the DAM Health Stadium, Edinburgh on Saturday, April 1st (KO:...
Six Nations: Official 2023 Team of the Tournament
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe votes have been rounded up and the coveted spots in the XV have now been revealed, with seven of the pack belonging to this year’s champions. A further three are part of a backline which also...
Scotland and Exeter full-back Hogg to retire after Rugby World Cup
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland and Exeter full-back Stuart Hogg has announced he intends to retire after this year's Rugby World Cup. The 30-year-old this month became only the fourth player to reach a century of appearances...
