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Adam Hastings banned and will miss two Six Nations matches for Scotland

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors flyhalf Adam Hastings has been suspended for three games following his red card against Leinster on Sunday.   The ban covers the next three weekends which rules him out of...

Gael Fickou could be added to the already impressive Racing 92 backline

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Racing 92 have no shortage of quality in their backline but that hasn't stopped them from looking to add even more star power.   Having recently acquired the services of Los Pumas utility back Emiliano...

Eight changes for Munster as they chase a place in the PRO14 final

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There are eight changes to the Munster 23 from the side that won in Cardiff last week with Billy Holland returning to captain the side.   A win for Johann van Graan’s side will secure a place...

'There are 9.59 seconds between England players beginning to take position after Farrell stops talking and Gaüzère blowing his whistle' - Squidge

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales secured a triple crown following their 40-24 victory over England in the latest round of the Six Nations.      The came with some controversy with French referee Pascal...

O'Manony pens two-year contract extension with Ireland

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland flanker Peter O’Mahony will be on the national team’s books for another two years.   The 31 year-old has described his contract extension as a “huge privilege”.     Since...

David McCann and Ross Kane commit their futures to Ulster

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

David McCann and Ross Kane become the latest pair to commit their futures to Ulster ahead of the 2021/22 season.   A natural leader, David McCann, took his schools’ rugby team at RBAI to the...

Report: Gatland assembling a formidable coaching line-up for the British and Irish Lions

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland plans on assembling the most formidable coaching line-up witnessed in British and Irish Lions history, The Telegraph reports.   The former Wales boss is set to task the likes of Scotland...

Ribbans called into England squad

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints lock David Ribbans has been called up to the England squad for the rest of the Six Nations.   This follows confirmation that Courtney Lawes would be unavailable for the remainder...

One-year deal does not mean end of the road for Sexton

5 years ago by Irish Independent

Johnny Sexton had already signed on the dotted line before he led Ireland to victory in Rome last weekend, but the manner of his classy all-round performance showed just why he was keen to play on beyond...

Van Graan backs fit-again Carbery to shine as Sexton signs one-year deal

5 years ago by Irish Independent

Johann van Graan believes Joey Carbery will get back to his best following his return from a long-term ankle injury, but the Munster head coach warned that people must continue to be patient with the Ireland...