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Dingwall skippers Saints for showdown with Gloucester

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fraser Dingwall will lead out Northampton Saints against Gloucester Rugby, with Director of Rugby Phil Dowson making seven changes to his line-up for this weekend’s Gallagher Premiership clash.   James...

Lawes set for England return, Biggar dropped as Gatland rings Wales changes

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Courtney Lawes is poised to make his England return at the Principality Stadium, while Dan Biggar drops to the bench as Warren Gatland has made nine changes to his team for the Six Nations clash on...

Farrell to start Casey and Byrne in Rome, Garbisi returns for Italy

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Craig Casey and Ross Byrne will make their first Six Nations starts for Ireland when they travel to Rome to face Italy on Saturday. With Johnny Sexton out with a groin injury and Conor...

Farrell Makes Six Changes to Ireland Team to Face Italy in Rome

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland Coaching Team have named the Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy at Stadio Olimpico in Rome (Kick-off 2.15pm). There are six changes to the starting...

England name team to face Wales

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The England team that will take on Wales in the Guinness Six Nations this weekend has been named. Steve Borthwick’s side will travel to Cardiff today [Thursday 23 February] ahead of the game at...

Wales vs England is on! Nigel Walker has confirmed the current contract freeze will end next week.

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

BREAKING: Wales's game against England to go ahead after players reach agreement with union!    The match had been in doubt due to a potential strike by Wales players after a contractual stand...

37-Man Ireland Squad Assembles for Italy Week

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland coaching group have assembled 37 players to prepare for Round 3 of the 2023 Six Nations Championship as the squad travel to Rome to take on Italy this Saturday (Kick-off 2.15pm).   Cian...

Ollie Lawrence's BEST Moments! | England's Answer at 12? | Premiership

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Enjoy some of Ollie Lawrence's best moments in the Premiership after his POTM performance vs Italy.  

England squad update

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick has named a 26-player England squad for a three-day training camp in London this week.   Bath prop Will Stuart returns to the squad following injury.   England have met up today...

Ireland extend their lead at the top of the World Rugby Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Unusually there were no positional changes in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings despite there being a full programme of fixtures in the Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship.     However,...