Bonus points ‘promote positive rugby’ – Six Nations boss says format set to stay
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySix 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
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance 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...
Murphy Names Ireland U20s Team For Six Nations Finale
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHead 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...
Calvin Nash and Ciaran Frawley on track to be fit for Scotland showdown
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland pair Calvin Nash and Ciaran Frawley are on track to feature in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations title decider with Scotland, according to assistant coach Simon Easterby. Munster wing Nash,...
Adam Beard calls on Wales to stand and be counted against Italy
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAdam Beard says there can be no “ifs or buts” for Wales when it comes to dealing with the pressure of a Guinness Six Nations wooden-spoon showdown against Italy. Wales are one defeat away...
A look at 3 exciting Six Nations weekends following a memorable fourth round
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 Guinness Six Nations burst into life with a memorable fourth round of action that produced thrilling victories for Italy, England and France. Here, Ultimate Rugby looks at three of the most exciting...
Six Nations Round 4 Team of the Week
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAn incredible round of fixtures with two upsets on Saturday with Italy and England beating Scotland and Ireland respectively and Wales close to upsetting France on Sunday. Picking the team of the week...
Kyle Steyn at the end of a great Scotland attack
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyKyle Steyn scores for Scotland after they smashed Italy out the game in the opening 15 minutes with 73% of their rucks between 0-3 seconds Pace and precision 👊#AsOne pic.twitter.com/M1SrrRzBGG —...
Match Day Programme: Italy vs Scotland
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFixture: Italy vs Scotland Venue: Stade Olimpico, Rome Kick-off: 15:00 (GMT) Referee: Angus Gardner Assistant Referees: Karl Dickson (Eng) and Adam Leal (Eng) TMO: Marius...
Patience the key as Vintcent targets Scotland
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyRoss Vintcent has had to be patient as he takes his first steps in international rugby during the 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations. The Italy back-rower made his debut off the bench away to Ireland in...
