World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 2-4 February, 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening rounds of the Guinness Men's Six Nations and the Rugby Europe Championship this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland will close...
Scotland squad named for 2024 Guinness Mens Six Nations opener in Cardiff
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Gregor Townsend has named his squad to face Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff for the opening round of this year’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations. Scotland...
They bring a lot of energy – Wales’ Ryan Elias hails impact of ‘sharp’ new boys
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew-look Wales face Scotland in their Six Nations opener. Ryan Elias has praised Wales’ Six Nations newcomers and their impact on a squad preparing for Saturday’s tournament opener against...
Wales U20s announce squad for Scotland 6 Nations opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales U20 head coach Richard Whiffin has named his squad to face Scotland in the opening game of the U20 Six Nations at Colwyn Bay on Friday (KO 6.45pm, LIVE S4C). The side will be captained by Dragons...
EPCR announces venues for 2025 and 2026 finals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEPCR is delighted to announce that Cardiff and Bilbao have been selected as host cities for the tournament organiser’s prestigious 2025 and 2026 Finals Weekends. Following a highly competitive...
Borthwicks uncapped recruits
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCHANDLER CUNNINGHAM-SOUTH Position: Back Row Club: Harlequins Chandler Cunningham-South was born in Sidcup and at the age of four his family emigrated to New Zealand where he went on to train with the...
Scotland Team Preview: Men’s Six Nations 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland started their Guinness Six Nations campaign in style in 2023, with a Calcutta Cup victory at Twickenham and a record win against Wales seeing them win their opening two matches of a campaign for...
Fan-Powered URC Sets Yet Another Single-Round Attendance Record
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOver 146,000 fans have helped the United Rugby Championship to break its all-time single round attendance record for the second time in three weeks. Saturday’s fantastic crowd of 26,632 at Loftus...
Big blow for Scotland as forward faces ban
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland will be without Grant Gilchrist for their opening Six Nations fixture against Wales after the Edinburgh second-row was handed a one-week suspension. The 33-year-old lock was banned following...
Winner of Ireland and France’s opener nailed on as Six Nations favourites
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe fierce rivals face a box-office game in Marseille. It is difficult to look beyond Ireland and France as the principal contenders for this season’s Guinness Six Nations title. The tournament’s...
