Ireland Squad Named For 2023 Guinness Six Nations Championship
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland Coaching Team have named a 37-man squad for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations Championship, which kicks off with an away trip to Cardiff to face Wales on Saturday, 4th February. In...
Six Nations Countdown: 2017 - Six Nations introduces bonus point system
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs we continue to count down towards the kick off of the 2023 Six Nations Championship, we now find ourselves just 17 days out. The 2017 Six Nations saw the introduction of bonus points into the...
Scotland name 2023 Six Nations training squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBath Rugby wing Ruaridh McConnochie, Glasgow Warriors centre Stafford McDowall and stand-off Ben Healy, who recently agreed a move to Edinburgh Rugby from Munster, are all named in head coach Gregor Townsend’s...
Borthwick had no doubts over picking captain Farrell for Six Nations opener
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick did not think twice about selecting Owen Farrell as captain for England's Six Nations opener against Scotland after uncertainty over his availability. Farrell was given a four-match...
Scottish legend questions the use of 'Flower of Scotland'
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScottish legend and prominent rugby figure Jim Telfer, 82, has spoken out against the use of Flower of Scotland as the country’s national anthem. The Scottish rugby side officially adopted...
Six Nations Countdown: Italy Stun Scotland With 21 Unanswered Points
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToday marks 21 days until the 2023 Six Nations kicks off and, in the spirit of the countdown, we relive this contest from way back in 2007 when the Italians began their game against Scotland like men possessed,...
First England men's U20 team of 2023 announced
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s U20 head coach, Alan Dickens, has named his team to play Oxford University on Saturday 14 January (KO 15:00) at Oxford University Sports Ground. To give all players an opportunity...
Cowan-Dickie could miss Six Nations with ankle injury
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie could miss the Six Nations after suffering an ankle injury. The 29-year-old will definitely be sidelined when the Red Rose start the tournament against...
Townsend to join France?
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to Midi Olympique, reports indicate that Scotland boss Gregor Townsend has put forward his name to join the Les Bleus coaching staff following the 2023 RWC. Townsend has been in...
England men's U20 Elite Player Squad announced for 2023
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s U20 head coach Alan Dickens has named his 32-man Elite Player Squad for the 2023 campaign, ahead of the Under-20 Six Nations starting next month. The squad includes eight...
