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Rachel Malcolm to skipper Scotland for 2023 Women’s Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rachel Malcolm will lead a Scotland squad which includes seven uncapped stars for the 2023 Women’s Six Nations.   Head coach Bryan Easson has named the flanker as captain for the third successive...

One last hurdle for Farrell to restore Irish invincibility

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

If Ireland’s journey to the top of the world rankings was eventful, then their quest for a fourth-ever Grand Slam has been nothing short of tumultuous.   Andy Farrell’s side had to...

New deal for Richie Gray

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow's Richie Gray has agreed to a new contract that will keep him at Scotstoun for the foreseeable future.   The 32-year-old has been a mainstay in the second-row for his hometown club since...

Six Nations: Marcus Smith looks at Ireland as 'free swing' for stuttering England

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England fly-half Marcus Smith believes they have a "free swing" at Ireland, and also thinks Steve Borthwick's side have time to find form before the Rugby World Cup.   After a chastening 53-10 defeat...

Six Nations: Williams and Baldwin out as Wales name squad for France trip

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Injured Wales pair Liam Williams and Scott Baldwin are absent from Warren Gatland's 32-man squad for their final Six Nations fixture in France on Saturday.   Full-back Williams sustained a shoulder...

Stormers surge way ahead of Bulls and Sharks in hectic rugby season climax

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stormers coach John Dobson struggled to contain his delight after his side’s 29-23 win against the Sharks in Cape Town, as talk of the team’s second-half ­failings made way for a contextualisation...

Manu Tuilagi in frame to return for England’s against Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Manu Tuilagi is in the frame to return for what England have billed as a “free swing” at the grand-slam chasing Ireland on Saturday as Steve Borthwick’s wounded side seek to salvage their Six...

Wales up to ninth in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have moved up one place to ninth in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings following their 29-17 win against Italy in Rome.   Warren Gatland’s side had faced the prospect of dropping out...

England squad update - Ireland Test week

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick has selected a 36-player England squad for their Guinness Six Nations match this weekend. England will travel to Dublin to take on Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday 18 March...

'You never expect to be in this situation' – Owen Farrell after record home defeat

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Owen Farrell conceded England could never have anticipated their humbling 53-10 loss against France in the Six Nations. Steve Borthwick's side suffered their record home defeat as Les Bleus...