Dupont's France stand-in Lucu in spotlight before Scotland Six Nations trip
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLes Bleus opened their campaign with a chastening 38-17 defeat by Ireland in Marseille on Friday, leaving their title hopes in tatters with Lucu the scapegoat for some. Dupont, 27, was missing for the...
Six Nations 2024: Jamie George will be 'very emotional' leading England against Wales
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland captain Jamie George expects to be "very emotional" when he leads out the team for the first time in a Six Nations match at Twickenham. George's reign as skipper began with victory in Rome,...
Darge and Gilchrist return for France encounter
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCo-Captain Rory Darge and second row Grant Gilchrist return to international duty on Saturday, as Scotland host France in the second round of the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations at Scottish...
France make minimal changes for Scotland clash
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe French management have revealed the team to face Scotland in the 2nd round the Six Nations Tournament on Saturday 10th of February at Murrayfield. With only two changes made, Lucu will keep...
Grant Gilchrist feels surviving Wales fightback will serve Scotland well
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGrant Gilchrist believes Scotland’s bitter-sweet Guinness Six Nations victory over Wales has left them in the perfect frame of mind for their second championship match at home to France on Saturday. The...
Ireland centre Garry Ringrose ‘progressing nicely’ ahead of Italy clash
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland are hopeful centre Garry Ringrose will be available for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations match against Italy in Dublin. Leinster co-captain Ringrose is “progressing nicely” in his...
Murphy Names Ireland U20s Team For Italy Clash In Cork
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Richie Murphy has named his Match Day Squad, sponsored by PwC, for Friday night’s U20 Six Nations clash against Italy at Virgin Media Park (Kick-off 7.15pm). Ireland opened their 2024...
Six New Stars to Watch in the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOur friends who are expert Opta data editors pick out one unheralded player from each of the teams to keep an eye on as the 2024 Guinness Six Nations Championship kicks-off this weekend. You...
Scotland braced for Les Bleus backlash as wounded France head to Edinburgh
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHuw Jones says that Scotland will expect a reaction from France in next Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash. Les Bleus head to Edinburgh on the back of a crushing 38-17 home defeat against Six...
Aaron Wainwright calls for 80 minutes of energy and accuracy against England
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAaron Wainwright has highlighted energy and accuracy as key ingredients for Wales when they tackle Guinness Six Nations rivals England at Twickenham. It is 12 years since Wales beat England away from...
