Townsend backs 'competitive' Scotland to challenge for Six Nations glory
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend believes that Scotland can challenge for Six Nations glory this season as they hunt for their first title since 1999. Scotland have finished fourth in the last two editions...
Borthwick backs Itoje to have 'massive impact' off the bench for England
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick believes Maro Itoje can have a "massive impact" off the bench in England's Six Nations opener against Wales on Saturday. Borthwick has revealed his starting XV and replacements for...
'I see day to day the work he puts in' Caelan Doris on Sam Prendergast's defence
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris talks about Sam Prendergast's ceiling on attack and how much work he has put in on defence. “I have got a lot of faith in him.”Caelan Doris defends Sam Prendergast ahead...
France look to run it back, Ireland and England set to challenge
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2026 Six Nations opens on Thursday with a blockbuster meeting between France and Ireland, with those two sides having split the last four titles evenly between them. Both France (in 2022) and Ireland...
Furlong seen at Ireland's captains run
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyTadhg Furlong was seen training on his own during Ireland’s captains run today, following his omission from the matchday 23 for tomorrow’s Six Nations opener against France. While the Campile...
Scottish U20 team named for Six Nations opener
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Fergus Pringle has named his Scotland Men U20 side for the first game of the 2026 U20 Six Nations against Italy U20 at Stadio Comunale di Monigo on Friday (kick off 8.15pm local/7.15pm GMT). Scotland...
6 things to know ahead of the 2026 Six Nations
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2026 Six Nations kicks off tomorrow, and there are a few significant changes to look out for this year. Beyond the usual rivalries, the tournament is introducing some new officiating milestones, stadium...
Last 5 battles between France and Ireland
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Thursday 5 February, the Stade de France will take centre stage as the rugby world gathers for an opening fixture that feels more like a final. France taking on Ireland right in their backyard. Few...
Sam Prendergast gets the nod for 6 Nations opener
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for Thursday night’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations opener against France in Paris (Kick-off 8.10pm Irish...
England team to face Wales in 2026 Guinness Six Nations opener
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to take on Wales at Allianz Stadium on Saturday 7 February (kick-off 4.40pm, live on ITV1) in the opening round of the 2026 Guinness...
