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Team Announcements: Newcastle Falcons Vs Gloucester Rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lock-forward Greg Peterson returns for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night as they host Gloucester in Gallagher Premiership action.   The USA international is back in the starting line-up after serving...

Women’s Six Nations Fixtures Confirmed For 2024

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Women’s Six Nations fixtures have been confirmed. With anticipation for this year’s Championship building, Six Nations Rugby was committed to giving fans the best possible chance to look...

Gaëlle Mignot breaking new ground ahead of Women’s Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gaëlle Mignot may not see herself as a trailblazer but that does not mean the France coach is not on the eve of the 2023 Women’s Six Nations.   The long-time skipper of Les Bleues is...

New Zealand rushed Robertson appointment, says Hansen

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand would have been better off biding their time before announcing Ian Foster's replacement, according to former head coach Steve Hansen.   The All Blacks confirmed on Tuesday that Crusaders...

Georgia equal all-time high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Georgia have closed to within 1.16 points of a historic place in the world’s top 10 after successfully defending their Rugby Europe Championship title with a 38-11 victory in Sunday’s final...

Scotland can count themselves lucky – Hogg

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stuart Hogg conceded Scotland were fortunate to come away from their final Six Nations match with victory over bottom side Italy. Scotland claimed a bonus-point win at Murrayfield to all but secure third...

Hat-trick hero Kinghorn ensures hosts finish on a high

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Blair Kinghorn scored three tries as Scotland rounded off their Six Nations campaign with a 26-14 bonus-point win over Italy to all but seal third place in this year's championship. Gregor Townsend's...

The Breakdown – Ireland chase Grand Slam and Sexton wants record, but France lurk with intent

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland can make it a glorious farewell to the Six Nations for record-chasing captain Johnny Sexton as they chase a Grand Slam on Saturday, with England their visitors.   It will be Ireland's...

Preview: Scotland v Italy

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland and Italy kick off Super Saturday with both sides looking to improve their position in the final standings of this year’s Championship. A win for Scotland would see them secure just a...

Six Nations: Townsend confident Scotland can cope without Russell and Hogg

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is confident his side can cope without injured backs Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg against Italy this weekend.   Townsend's side welcome bottom team Italy to Murrayfield...