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Menoncello returns as Italy announce 6 nation side

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello, who missed last year's Rugby World Cup through injury, was included in the country's Six Nations squad as new head coach Gonzalo Quesada selected his players on Tuesday. A...

Winners & Losers: Scotland Six Nations Squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the Scotland team announcements for Six Nations tournament we look at some of the winners and losers. Winners: First on the list are four players who have received their first call up by Head...

Good weekend for Bulls, Stormers and Sharks in Europe

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers produced impressive performances over the weekend for an encouraging double for the South African teams in the Investec Champions Cup, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks...

Meet Billy Burns: The privilege and pressure of life as a fly-half

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

For Billy Burns, life at No 10 is a complex mixture of pressure and privilege. He has been a top-flight fly-half for more than a decade now, first with Gloucester and then, for the last six years, with...

Ellis Genge gives England a fitness boost ahead of the Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The front-row forward is close to a return from his hamstring injury. Ellis Genge is “ready to go” for England in their Guinness Six Nations campaign, according to Bristol boss Pat Lam. The...

England prop Mako Vunipola announces international retirement

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 32-year-old won 79 caps for England and also represented the British and Irish Lions in nine Tests. England prop Mako Vunipola has announced his retirement from international rugby. Vunipola amassed...

Who wouldn’t want Owen Farrell? Stuart Lancaster confirms Racing 92 interest

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A move to France would make the Saracens star ineligible for England selection. Stuart Lancaster has confirmed Racing 92 are interested in recruiting Owen Farrell from Saracens but insists a deal has...

Bath v Racing 92: Key Moments That Swung The Game

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath turned on the charm for the Rec faithful as they downed Racing 92 and took a bonus point win at home. Here are the defining moments in the game.   1’ Finn Russell sets the tone early...

Andy Farrell: A Rugby Journey

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell is a highly decorated Rugby League player who represented Wigan for over a decade, making 370 appearances. He became the youngest player to win a Challenge Cup Final when at age 17 when coming...

Andy Farrell A Rugby Journey

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell is a highly decorated Rugby League player who represented Wigan for over a decade, making 370 appearances. He became the youngest player to win a Challenge Cup Final when at age 17 when coming...