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England men’s U20 team announcement: England U20 v Scotland U20

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s U20 head coach, Alan Dickens, has named his side to take on Scotland this Friday (KO 19:00) when they open their 2023 Under-20 Six Nations campaign at Twickenham Stoop. Lewis Chessum...

Six Nations Countdown: Day 3 - Six Nations Hat-Tricks

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It takes a player being on top of his game to enjoy the rare honour of dotting down three times, especially in the international arena.   The Six Nations has been treated with some memorable hat-tricks...

England Squad Update

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Steve Borthwick has retained a 29-player squad for this weekend’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland.   England take on Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday...

Inside Camp: Tadhg Beirne Press Conference

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland forward spoke to media at The Campus in Portugal, as the squad continue their preparations for Saturday's Six Nations opener against Wales.  

Sergio Parisse: Former Italy captain to retire at end of season

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Italy captain Sergio Parisse is to retire at the end of the season, bringing an end to a 21-year professional career.   "I know that after 20 years in professional rugby, there will be difficult...

Leicester Tigers sign Mike Brown

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers can confirm the signing of Mike Brown on a short-term contract.   The outside-back joins Tigers after previously representing Harlequins, where he won two Premiership titles, and...

Gatland names Welsh side for Ireland Six Nations opener

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland has named his Wales team to face Ireland in the Six Nations opener this Saturday. Leigh Halfpenny is in to make his first Wales start in 19 months and starts in a back three completed by...

Uncapped hooker Stewart gets Ireland call following Kelleher injury

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Uncapped hooker Tom Stewart has been called up to the Ireland squad ahead of their Six Nations opener against Wales on Saturday.   Stewart has joined up with the squad in Portugal after Ronan Kelleher...

Etzebeth named SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2022

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok centurion Eben Etzebeth has been voted SA Rugby’s Player of the Year for 2022 following a string of excellent performances by the experienced lock last year, while Canan Moodie won the...

Dan Kelly withdrawn from the England squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Kelly has been withdrawn from the England squad who are preparing to play Scotland this weekend in the Six Nations with a thigh injury.   Guy Porter has been called up by head coach Steve Borthwick. ...