Team News: Baxter Names Changed Chiefs Squad to Face Saracens
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRob Baxter has made five changes to his starting line-up for Chiefs’ return to Gallagher Premiership action in Round 12 against Saracens on Saturday, January 27. With England internationals remaining...
Bath name team for Derby Day
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter captain Ben Spencer was called into Steve Borthwick's England training squad, GJ van Velze dons the captain's armband to take on the men of BS3. Juan Schoeman starts at loosehead, with Tom Dunn...
Big blow for Scotland as forward faces ban
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland will be without Grant Gilchrist for their opening Six Nations fixture against Wales after the Edinburgh second-row was handed a one-week suspension. The 33-year-old lock was banned following...
Winner of Ireland and France’s opener nailed on as Six Nations favourites
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe fierce rivals face a box-office game in Marseille. It is difficult to look beyond Ireland and France as the principal contenders for this season’s Guinness Six Nations title. The tournament’s...
Fans deserve better – Steve Borthwick wants Six Nations improvement from England
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBorthwick’s squad are aiming to blast out of the blocks. Steve Borthwick feels that England supporters “deserve better” when it comes to performances and results in the Guinness Six...
Finn Russell ready to lead Scotland after clearing the air with Gregor Townsend
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 31-year-old stand-off was, along with Rory Darge, named as co-captain on Sunday. Finn Russell believes his appointment as Scotland co-captain is testament to the newfound harmony between he and head...
It is incredibly exciting – Warren Gatland relishing what lies ahead for Wales
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe new-look Wales squad for the Six Nations features five uncapped players. Wales will go into the Guinness Six Nations with a new-look squad containing five international rookies and a 21-year-old...
Who is your pick for the 6 nations
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance Head coach Fabien Galthié has already lost two possible starters ahead of the Six Nations opener against Ireland on Friday week, with gritty back row Anthony Jelonch and gigantic lock Emmanuel...
Dafydd Jenkins will lead Wales ‘in mould of Alun Wyn Jones’ – Warren Gatland
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Exeter lock has won rave reviews for his leadership. Warren Gatland has paid new Wales captain Dafydd Jenkins a major compliment by saying he expects to see him “in the mould of Alun Wyn Jones”. Jenkins...
Wales coach Warren Gatland excited by new generation of talent
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland says he is excited about developing a new generation of talent that will start with this season’s Guinness Six Nations campaign. Gatland has named five uncapped players in his squad...
