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Robin McBryde Says Welsh Players Will Be Out To Impress The Returning Warren Gatland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Robin McBryde heads back to Wales this week in the firm belief that a certain other individual’s return will be having a major galvanising effect on players there. The 37-times capped ex-hooker...

Sexton's Six Nations participation cast into doubt as Leinster confirm surgery

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Johnny Sexton might face a race to be fit in time to feature in the Six Nations after it was confirmed he will undergo surgery on a facial injury.   The captain, who has played for his...

England and Quins prop Marler given two-week sanction for Heenan comments

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Marler has been banned for two weeks with a further four suspended over comments made by the England and Harlequins prop to Bristol Bears' Jake Heenan.   Marler, who has been capped 79 times...

Stephen Jones and Gethin Jenkins to leave their roles with Neil Jenkins and Jonathan Humphreys to remain

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jonathan Humphreys and Neil Jenkins will stay on as part of Warren Gatland’s coaching team – as the new Wales boss confirms the first elements of his back room staff ahead of the 2023 Guinness...

Wales lock Rowlands to miss Six Nations after shoulder surgery

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales lock Will Rowlands confirmed he will miss the Six Nations with a shoulder injury.   The Dragons second row is set to return in April after undergoing surgery on the injury sustained...

Refereeing appointments confirmed for 2023 Six Nations

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2023 Guinness Six Nations have released the refereeing appointments for next year's clashes.   Karl Dickson will be the man in the middle for the opening match while New Zealander James...

Eddie Jones not ruling out Australia move but next job 'not about coaching England's rivals'

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has skirted around answering questions on potentially linking up with Australia, insisting he is not motivated to prove England wrong in his next job.   Jones was sacked as England coach...

Hamish Watson a major doubt for the 2023 Six Nations

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hamish Watson is a major doubt for the 2023 Six Nations as he continues to be stood down from rugby action due to a series of head knocks.   “He has seen the specialist down in Birmingham...

Match Officials Appointed For Guinness Six Nations & U20 Championships

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has confirmed the World Rugby Match Official appointments for the 2023 Guinness Six Nations, which runs from 4 February to 18 March.   In total, fifteen match officials from eight...

Borthwick discusses England's road ahead

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newly appointed England boss Steve Borthwick appears full of enthusiasm about the future and hopes breed a style of rugby into his players which will tug on the heartstrings of the fans.   "It feels...