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Match Preview: France V England

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Le Crunch is always among the most anticipated fixtures of the Guinness Men’s Six Nations and Saturday’s clash in Lyon has all the ingredients for another classic. Two old rivals,...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 16-17 March, 2024

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final rounds of the Guinness Men's Six Nations and Rugby Europe Men's Championship this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland will drop...

Match Day Programme: Ireland vs Scotland

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland had a big opportunity to become the first Six Nations side to record back-to-back Grand Slams but were reminded why such a feat is all but impossible after a stellar England performance in Twickenham...

Scotland team named for 2024 Guinness mens Six Nations finale

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stafford McDowall is poised for a first taste of Guinness Men’s Six Nations action after being named as one of two changes to head coach Gregor Townsend’s starting team to face Ireland...

Grant Gilchrist urges Scotland to embrace pressure and hit back from Italy shock

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Grant Gilchrist has told his Scotland colleagues to embrace the pressure of having to produce a positive response against Ireland on Saturday as they bid to banish “a dark couple of days” following...

Warren Gatland hails ‘incredible’ George North ahead of international retirement

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales head coach Warren Gatland led tributes to George North after his announcement that he will retire from Test rugby following Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy. North has decided...

France take rare selection step for England

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

France have kept faith with the side that defeated Wales in their previous Six Nations clash as they prepare to welcome England on ‘Super Saturday’. Head coach Fabien Galthie has taken the...

I’ve loved it – George North reflects on living Wales ‘dream’ after calling time

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales star George North fought back tears as he reflected on an international career that saw him “live a dream”. The 31-year-old has announced that he will retire from Test rugby after Saturday’s...

Grant Gilchrist urges Scotland to embrace pressure and hit back from Italy shock

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Scots have been heavily criticised after losing 31-29 in Rome. G rant Gilchrist has told his Scotland colleagues to embrace the pressure of having to produce a positive response against Ireland on...

Murray confirms Scotland U20 team for final 2024 6Nations match

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland U20 head coach Kenny Murray has named his 23-man squad to face Ireland U20 in the final round of the 2024 Under-20 Six Nations on Friday 15 March (kick off 7pm – live on BBC iPlayer). Murray...