England vs Ireland: Match Preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick's England opened their campaign with a 24-27 victory away to Italy before hosting Wales in a tightly-contested encounter at Twickenham. The side return to Twickenham...
Grand Slam-chasing Ireland could welcome back quartet for England showdown
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGarry Ringrose, Hugo Keenan, Iain Henderson and Oli Jager are in contention for Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations clash with England after training on Tuesday. Leinster centre Ringrose is yet to feature...
Wales U20s name squad to face France U20
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the first time of the campaign, he has made changes to the backline, albeit injury forcing his hand. Scarlets Macs Page replaces Louie Hennessey in the centre while RGC’s Harri Ford takes over...
Bigi called up to replace injured Manfredi for Scotland clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarco Manfredi will not be available for Italy's match against Scotland after Zebre Parma hooker underwent instrumental tests on the morning of Monday 4 March which highlighted a muscular distraction...
Marcus Smith and Alex Mitchell boost England ahead of Ireland showdown
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith and Alex Mitchell have returned to the England squad ahead of Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland. Harlequins fly-half Smith is yet to feature in this year’s championship...
Chandler Cunningham-South pleased to be reaping the rewards after a ‘big step’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChandler Cunningham-South is relishing every minute of the Six Nations maelstrom as he prepares to play a part in England’s daunting clash with back-to-back Grand Slam chasers Ireland at Twickenham...
URC Round 11 Review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster leading the way again League leaders Leinster are looking to learn the lessons from last season as they set their sights on their first silverware in three years. Leo Cullen’s team top...
Edinburgh edge past in-form Ospreys to climb up to fourth
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHamish Watson's early try set Edinburgh on their way to a hard-fought 19-15 victory at home to Ospreys in the United Rugby Championship. The Scottish side looked in command when they led 16-3 at the break,...
Italian rugby clearly benefitting from URC exposure
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton currently sit second on the United Rugby Championship table. Springbok legend Jean de Villiers believes it’s no coincidence that the rise in Benetton Rugby’s performances in...
Irish inconsistency helps South African challenge
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVodacom Bulls coach Jake White was unequivocal ahead of his team’s massive Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby against the DHL Stormers about the mission his men face – he wants them to...
