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Six Nations Preview: France vs Scotland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There was a time when odd years in the Guinness Six Nations meant for a tough time for Scotland, such was their record at Twickenham and the Stade de France. Until 2021, they had not managed a win at...

Six Nations Preview: Wales vs England

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England travel to Wales on Saturday hoping to end a six-year wait for a win in Cardiff. Having kickstarted their campaign with a bonus-point win against Italy, another positive result at Principality...

Six Nations Preview: Italy vs Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The next stop on Ireland’s bid for a Grand Slam takes them to Rome, where Italy lie in wait in Round 3 of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. Andy Farrell’s side have already beaten Wales and...

Tom Tierney RIP

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby along with the IRFU and Munster Rugby are saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Tom Tierney. He was 46. As a player, Tom represented Connacht from 2004-2008 as well as Galwegians,...

Ireland bandwagon rolls into Rome, Scotland eye France scalp

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland will be expected to stay in the hunt for a Grand Slam when they resume the Six Nations against Italy while Scotland's title credentials will face a stern test in Paris. Andy Farrell's Ireland...

'Few people realise how close we came to disaster' – Wales coach Gatland keen to move on from contract dispute

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland is keen to "draw a line in the sand" ahead of Wales' Six Nations clash with England, saying the threat of strike action had taken the team "to the brink of disaster" this week. Saturday's...

Chiefs side to face Sale Sharks

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

ob Baxter believes the fight for a spot in this season’s Gallagher Premiership play-offs will be intense, such is the closeness of the current standings and the competitiveness of the division. On...

Haouas replaces suspended Atonio for France, Watson back for Scotland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France head coach Fabien Galthie has selected Mohamed Haouas as the replacement for the suspended Uini Atonio for France's Six Nations clash with Scotland. Atonio was handed a three-week ban...

Tigers side to play London Irish

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Richard Wigglesworth has named the Leicester Tigers matchday squad to play London Irish in Round 18 of the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership. Julián Montoya will captain the side at at...

Gloucester Rugby Team News

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby travel to cinch Stadium @ Franklin's Gardens tomorrow to take on third-place Northampton Saints in the Gallagher Premiership.   The Cherry & Whites will go to Northampton with...