They bring a lot of energy – Wales’ Ryan Elias hails impact of ‘sharp’ new boys
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew-look Wales face Scotland in their Six Nations opener. Ryan Elias has praised Wales’ Six Nations newcomers and their impact on a squad preparing for Saturday’s tournament opener against...
Wales U20s announce squad for Scotland 6 Nations opener
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales U20 head coach Richard Whiffin has named his squad to face Scotland in the opening game of the U20 Six Nations at Colwyn Bay on Friday (KO 6.45pm, LIVE S4C). The side will be captained by Dragons...
Borthwicks uncapped recruits
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCHANDLER CUNNINGHAM-SOUTH Position: Back Row Club: Harlequins Chandler Cunningham-South was born in Sidcup and at the age of four his family emigrated to New Zealand where he went on to train with the...
Coach Brunello names Italy U20 side for 6 Nations fixture
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTreviso – With just over 48 hours until their debut in the 2024 Six Nations, Massimo Brunello's National Under 20 team is set in stone after the team was announced today The coach...
Scotland Team Preview: Men’s Six Nations 2024
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland started their Guinness Six Nations campaign in style in 2023, with a Calcutta Cup victory at Twickenham and a record win against Wales seeing them win their opening two matches of a campaign for...
Springboks look to scoop up former All Black into coaching staff
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to reports, the Springboks are set to sign former All Blacks flyhalf Tony Brown as an attack coach – and if they get this right, it will be a huge boost for the South Africans. Another...
Bears v Bath: Records on the line as player mic makes debut
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFew of Bath Rugby's current squad remember the club's last piece of silverware, but hooker Tom Dunn cannot get it off his mind. A Premiership Rugby Shield triumph (formerly the A League) in 2014 marks...
Match Preview: Bristol Bears v Bath Rugby
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA sold out Ashton Gate is set to witness a West Country cracker on Saturday as Bristol Bears welcome Bath Rugby. PlayerMic will be used for the first time in the match, being shown live on TNT Sports,...
Ludlam returns as Hutchinson makes 150th Saints appearance against Newcastle Falcons
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyClub captain Lewis Ludlam returns to the starting line-up to lead Northampton Saints out at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this weekend, with Newcastle Falcons coming to town in the...
Alex Sanderson beefs up his forwards for the visit to Kingsholm to face Gloucester
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyErnst van Rhyn, Dan du Preez, Si McIntyre and Cobus Wiese all return from injury as Alex Sanderson beefs up his pack for the visit to Kingsholm to face Gloucester on Sunday (KO 3pm, live on TNT Sports). In...