Ireland Team Preview: Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAs has so often been the case before, 2023 saw Ireland’s heroics in spring precede a fall in autumn. Once again, head coach Andy Farrell must pick his men up ahead of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations. Traditionally,...
Andy Farrell wants Ireland to be courageous in Six Nations opener against France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFarrell has handed starts to Test rookies Joe McCarthy, Calvin Nash and Jack Crowley. Andy Farrell has urged Ireland to be courageous when they take on formidable pre-tournament favourites France in a...
Fabien Galthie insists France must adapt to life without star man Antoine Dupont
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMaxime Lucu will start at scrum-half against Ireland after Dupont opted to focus on his country’s sevens squad for this year’s Paris Olympics. Fabien Galthie says France must learn to play...
Confirmation of ground-breaking charges for online abuse at RWC 2023 as World Rugby releases trailer for Whistleblowers documentary
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPending law enforcement cases are among the key actions and outcomes from the ground-breaking online protection service put in place to support match officials and players across men’s Rugby World...
Borthwicks uncapped recruits
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCHANDLER CUNNINGHAM-SOUTH Position: Back Row Club: Harlequins Chandler Cunningham-South was born in Sidcup and at the age of four his family emigrated to New Zealand where he went on to train with the...
Rugby World Cup 2023 was the most viewed rugby event of all time
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRWC France 2023 achieved 1.33 billion viewing hours (VH) across all programming on linear and non-linear broadcast making it the most viewed rugby event of all time France 2023 achieved 30 per cent...
Coach Brunello names Italy U20 side for 6 Nations fixture
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTreviso – With just over 48 hours until their debut in the 2024 Six Nations, Massimo Brunello's National Under 20 team is set in stone after the team was announced today The coach...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face France In Marseille
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Friday night’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations opener against France in Marseille (Kick-off 9pm local time/8pm...
Scotland Team Preview: Men’s Six Nations 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland started their Guinness Six Nations campaign in style in 2023, with a Calcutta Cup victory at Twickenham and a record win against Wales seeing them win their opening two matches of a campaign for...
A deeper look into the French team.
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith France announcing their squad to play Ireland in the opening match of the 6 Nations, we take a look at some stats regarding the French team. Team to face Ireland. (Caps/Club) 15. Thomas...
