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Elisa Giordano to lead Italy in Women's Six Nations

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Giovanni Raineri has named his first Women’s Six Nations Italy squad with Elisa Giordano set to captain the side.   The Azzurre will kick off their campaign against France in Parma under...

Scotland lock Gilchrist given three-week ban for red card against France

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Grant Glichrist will miss the rest of the Six Nations after the Scotland lock was given a three-week ban for his red card against France. Gilchrist was given his marching orders for a dangerous tackle...

Struggling Wales without Cuthbert for remainder of the tournament

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex Cuthbert will miss Wales' two remaining Six Nations games due to a foot injury. The wing came off the bench during defeats to Ireland and Scotland. Cuthbert was ruled out of...

Red Roses name 2023 Women’s Six Nations squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Simon Middleton has named a 42-player England Women training squad for the 2023 Women’s Six Nations. The squad is made up of 23 forwards and 19 backs.    There are returns...

Six Nations: Ben White relishing Scotland starting berth

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland scrum-half Ben White is relishing his time in the number nine jersey ahead of the final two rounds of the 2023 Six Nations.   White has cemented himself as Gregor Townsend’s first-choice...

2024 Six Nations Fixtures Announced

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2024 Six Nations fixtures have been confirmed, with the five rounds of rugby’s greatest annual international Championship set to kick off on Friday 2nd February, with France hosting Ireland.   The...

Wales equal record low position in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

For the third time in history, Wales find themselves down in 10th place in the World Rugby Men’s rankings.     Saturday’s 20-10 loss to England has led to a reduced rating of...

England must 'accelerate' as Borthwick seeks extra gear for France and Ireland battles

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England boss Steve Borthwick has told his players they must "accelerate" their progress after a 20-10 victory over Wales in Cardiff. In Borthwick's third game as head coach, his team followed up victory...

Ireland two steps from Grand Slam glory as Farrell hails Rome visitors for winning 'proper Test match'

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell was relieved Ireland "found a way" to overcome an impressive Italy side as his team stayed on course for a Grand Slam by winning 34-20 in Rome. Mack Hansen crossed for two tries, including...

Watson marks return with a try as Borthwick's men inflict more misery on hosts

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England made it back-to-back Six Nations wins as they overcame a beleaguered Wales 20-10 at the Principality Stadium on Saturday. Wales, whose preparations for the game were hampered after a dispute with...