Leicester Tigers confirm two new additions to the squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers can confirm the addition of Tom West for the remainder of the 2022/23 season. The front-rower joins the club after most recently playing for Wasps, who he represented between...
Best concerned about Ireland's dependence on Sexton
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland stalwart Rory Best has expressed concern over how much the national team still seem to depend on the abilities of legendary flyhalf Johnny Sexton. Speaking to the Irish Examiner,...
Six Nations Countdown: 2016 - Stuart Hogg sets the Championship alight
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen fans think back to the 2016 Six Nations Championship, it is impossible to escape the image of Staurt Hogg flashing across the mind. The then 24 year-old Hogg was in sublime form which earned...
Jones backed for instant impact on long-anticipated Wallabies return
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones will make an immediate impact on his return to Australia, for which "there was always writing on the wall", according to former England captain Chris Robshaw. Jones was dismissed by...
Murphy Names Ireland U20 Squad For Six Nations
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Richie Murphy has today named a 32-man Ireland squad, sponsored by PwC, for the upcoming 2023 U20 Six Nations, including seven players who were involved in last year’s...
Townsend unsure on Scotland future, confirms France contact
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend knows the upcoming Six Nations could be his last in charge of Scotland as he revealed he has been contacted by France. Townsend named his Six Nations squad on Tuesday with...
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...
Eight new faces in France squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthié has called on eight uncapped players in his France squad as they look to defend the Guinness Six Nations title they won in such style a year ago. Les Bleus claimed a first...
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...
