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Elisa Giordano to lead Italy in Women's Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Giovanni Raineri has named his first Women’s Six Nations Italy squad with Elisa Giordano set to captain the side.   The Azzurre will kick off their campaign against France in Parma under...

Ireland 37-Man Squad to Assemble Ahead of Round 4 Trip to Edinburgh

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland squad reassembled last night ahead of Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations Round 4 clash away to Scotland at BT Murrayfield (Kick-off 3pm).   37 players will commence preparations...

Shaun Connor has joined the Wales Women's coaching team

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales Women’s senior team have appointed Shaun Connor as their new full-time attack and kicking coach ahead of the forthcoming Six Nations campaign.   The former Dragons and Russia coach...

Scotland lock Gilchrist given three-week ban for red card against France

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Grant Glichrist will miss the rest of the Six Nations after the Scotland lock was given a three-week ban for his red card against France. Gilchrist was given his marching orders for a dangerous tackle...

Struggling Wales without Cuthbert for remainder of the tournament

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex Cuthbert will miss Wales' two remaining Six Nations games due to a foot injury. The wing came off the bench during defeats to Ireland and Scotland. Cuthbert was ruled out of...

England squad update - France Test week

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick has selected a 36-player squad for England’s game against France in the Guinness Six Nations. The squad has metup today at the Honda England Rugby Performance Centre at Pennyhill...

Sale Sharks and Saracens to wear mismatched socks to promote World Down Syndrome day

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stars from Saracens and Sale Sharks will wear mismatched socks to promote World Down Syndrome Day when the two clubs collide in Gallagher Premiership Rugby and Allianz Premier15s this weekend.  Saracens...

Lee-Lo hits 150 as Cardiff host Ulster

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rey Lee-Lo will make his 150th appearance as Cardiff host Ulster at the Arms Park on Saturday (KO 7.35pm).   The Samoan has become a cult hero at the Arms Park since arriving at the Welsh capital...

Red Roses name 2023 Women’s Six Nations squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Simon Middleton has named a 42-player England Women training squad for the 2023 Women’s Six Nations. The squad is made up of 23 forwards and 19 backs.    There are returns...

Six Nations: Ben White relishing Scotland starting berth

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland scrum-half Ben White is relishing his time in the number nine jersey ahead of the final two rounds of the 2023 Six Nations.   White has cemented himself as Gregor Townsend’s first-choice...