Red Roses name squad for 2021 Six Nations

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named a 38-player squad for the 2021 Women’s Six Nations.   The Red Roses will assemble in Doncaster on Monday ahead their opening Pool A game...

Warriors support Cornell du Preez call-up

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Worcester Warriors can confirm that the club will release Cornell du Preez for international duty if he is called up for next weekend’s re-arranged Guinness Six Nations match against France in Paris.       Warriors have...

CJ Stander to retire at the end of the season

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

CJ Stander has confirmed that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season.     The Ireland and Lions capped back row is calling time on his rugby career at the end...

Italy name squad for Round 5 of Six Nations

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy have named their squad for the final round of the 2021 Six Nations.   The Auzzurri have had yet another disappointing tournament having been again labelled the ‘whipping boys’...

Owen Farrell's comments after French clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A late try by England lock Maro Itoje sealed a much-needed win for England against France at Twickenham in a hard-fought Round 4 clash.   England captain Owen Farrell was proud of his charges and...

A mouth-watering Celtic clash as Ireland tackle the Scots

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another classic Celtic clash graces the Six Nations as Andy Farrell’s Ireland travel to Murrayfield to take on Gregor Townsend’s Scottish outfit.   Ireland have posted three victories...

England and Les Bleus sharpen swords for epic scrap at Twickenham

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Twickenham turf will be well trampled come Saturday evening’s end as the old Anglo-French rivalry will receive another notch on its long and prestigious history.   It has been a difficult...

O'Connell very wary of Scotland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell has his hackles up as Round 4 of the Six Nations looms, in which the Irish will square up to the Scots at Murrayfield.   Scotland have evolved into a...

Six Nations 2021: What next for England after defeat against Wales?

3 years ago by BBC Rugby News

BBC rugby union correspondent Chris Jones explores how England can move on from Six Nations defeats by Scotland and Wales.

Jade Konkel: Scotland and Harlequins back row to train as firefighter

3 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Scotland and Harlequins number eight Jade Konkel is "taking some time away from rugby" to train with London Fire Brigade.