Afshar signs first professional contract with Glasgow Warriors
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of 2023/24’s breakout performers has been rewarded with a first full-time contract with Glasgow Warriors, after Ben Afshar put pen to paper on a new deal with the Scotstoun outfit. The...
Marcus Smith could get England chance against Ireland with Fin Smith doubtful
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFin Smith is a major doubt for England’s clash with Ireland on Saturday with Marcus Smith ready to step into the breach for the penultimate round of the Guinness Six Nations. Fin Smith was the solitary...
Pete Horne gives insight into Scotland wing Duhan Van Der Merwe’s driven mindset
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPete Horne has given an insight into the driven mindset of record-chasing Scotland wing Duhan Van Der Merwe ahead of the Guinness Six Nations showdown with Italy in Rome. The 28-year-old’s match-defining...
England vs Ireland: Match Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick's England opened their campaign with a 24-27 victory away to Italy before hosting Wales in a tightly-contested encounter at Twickenham. The side return to Twickenham...
Grand Slam-chasing Ireland could welcome back quartet for England showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGarry Ringrose, Hugo Keenan, Iain Henderson and Oli Jager are in contention for Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations clash with England after training on Tuesday. Leinster centre Ringrose is yet to feature...
Wales U20s name squad to face France U20
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the first time of the campaign, he has made changes to the backline, albeit injury forcing his hand. Scarlets Macs Page replaces Louie Hennessey in the centre while RGC’s Harri Ford takes over...
Bigi called up to replace injured Manfredi for Scotland clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMarco Manfredi will not be available for Italy's match against Scotland after Zebre Parma hooker underwent instrumental tests on the morning of Monday 4 March which highlighted a muscular distraction...
Marcus Smith and Alex Mitchell boost England ahead of Ireland showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith and Alex Mitchell have returned to the England squad ahead of Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland. Harlequins fly-half Smith is yet to feature in this year’s championship...
Chandler Cunningham-South pleased to be reaping the rewards after a ‘big step’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyChandler Cunningham-South is relishing every minute of the Six Nations maelstrom as he prepares to play a part in England’s daunting clash with back-to-back Grand Slam chasers Ireland at Twickenham...
URC Round 11 Review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster leading the way again League leaders Leinster are looking to learn the lessons from last season as they set their sights on their first silverware in three years. Leo Cullen’s team top...
