Staking a claim for the World Cup – Ireland versus Italy talking points
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland begin their World Cup warm-up matches by hosting Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Head coach Andy Farrell has named an experimental matchday squad for his side’s first fixture since...
Match Day Programme: Scotland vs. France Summer Nations Series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix Nations encounter that took place earlier this year betwen France and Scotland featured two red cards inside the first 12 minutes; only three red cards had been issued in the previous 99 meetings between...
Scotland vs. France Preview: Are Les Bleus the favorite's?
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe calendar is beginning to enter the most exciting time for rugby fans over a four-year period as the Rugby World Cup is just a stone’s throw away. With the the World Cup tournament so close...
World Rankings Could Change Following This Weekend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeventeen of the top 20 sides in the World Rugby rankings are in action this weekend with Georgia, Portugal and Spain the exceptions. Ireland and New Zealand, the top two sides in the world, won't be...
Match Day Programme: Wales vs. England Summer Nations Series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis mammoth fixture between Wales and England will see the Welsh look to dot their I's and cross their T's after a very underwhelming six nations series. The English will be looking to see how well they...
Fabien Gatlhié names his side to face Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance coach Fabien Gatlhié has named his side to take on Scotland this weekend. Winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey, center Emilien Gailleton and third line Paul Boudehent will experience their...
Italy name match-day 23 to face Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Kieran Crowley has announced his squad to face Ireland this weekend at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The team sees two new rookies in the starting line-up, with Paolo Odogwu...
Two-Time Olympian Danny Barrett Announces Retirement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRepresenting the United States in two Olympic Games, a Rugby World Cup and across 54 World Rugby Sevens Series events, Danny Barrett officially announced his retirement on Tuesday after two years with...
Finn Russell to captain Scotland against France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFinn Russell will lead Scotland as one of 13 changes to Gregor Townsend’s starting line-up for this Saturday’s The Famous Grouse Nations Series encounter with France at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Darcy...
Finn Russell keen to make a mark against France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter missing out on last weekend’s 25-13 win over Italy, Finn Russell is looking to make his return against France on Saturday at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. The Bath fly-half...
