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England to host Japan in November

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men will take on Japan at Twickenham Stadium on the weekend of 23rd November as the fourth and final fixture of the 2024 Autumn Nations Series.Following on from home fixtures against the southern...

It is incredibly exciting – Warren Gatland relishing what lies ahead for Wales

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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...

Disciplinary Update: Curtis Langdon

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Curtis Langdon has been suspended for four weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing. The hooker was sent off by the referee, Tual Trainini (France), in the 39th minute Northampton...

Who is your pick for the 6 nations

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

France 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...

What Owen Farrell’s France move means for player, England and eligibility rules

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 32-year-old fly-half will join Racing 92 on a two-year deal from next season. Owen Farrell’s departure for Racing 92 next season has been confirmed with the Saracens captain agreeing a two-year...

Jamie George insists he is ready for pressure that accompanies England captaincy

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

George will lead England into the Guinness Six Nations in what he describes as the “greatest achievement of my life”. Jamie George insists he is ready for the pressure that accompanies the...

Wales coach Warren Gatland excited by new generation of talent

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren 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...

HSBC SVNS teams ready to turn up the heat in Perth

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Captains of the best 12 men’s and women’s rugby sevens teams in the world were soaking up the sun in Perth on Wednesday ahead of the hotly anticipated third round of HSBC SVNS 2024 on 26-28...

Steve Borthwick demands different mindset for different Six Nations results

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England have underperformed in the tournament in recent years under Borthwick and his predecessor Eddie Jones. Steve Borthwick admits England’s recent record in the Guinness Six Nations is unacceptable...

Andy Farrell wants Ireland evolution not revolution in wake of World Cup

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland will be looking to defend their Six Nations title in the coming months.   Andy Farrell says he does not buy in to so-called World Cup cycles as Ireland prepare for their Guinness Six Nations...