Italrugby name the XV for the match against Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTechnical Commissioner of the Italian National Men's Rugby Team, Gonzalo Quesada, has revealed the line-up to face Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday 16 March at 2.15pm local...
Grant Gilchrist urges Scotland to embrace pressure and hit back from Italy shock
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGrant Gilchrist has told his Scotland colleagues to embrace the pressure of having to produce a positive response against Ireland on Saturday as they bid to banish “a dark couple of days” following...
Warren Gatland hails ‘incredible’ George North ahead of international retirement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales head coach Warren Gatland led tributes to George North after his announcement that he will retire from Test rugby following Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy. North has decided...
Bonus points ‘promote positive rugby’ – Six Nations boss says format set to stay
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySix Nations chief executive Tom Harrison insists bonus points are unlikely to be abandoned if it transpires that Ireland win this year’s tournament despite claiming fewer victories than England. England’s...
France take rare selection step for England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have kept faith with the side that defeated Wales in their previous Six Nations clash as they prepare to welcome England on ‘Super Saturday’. Head coach Fabien Galthie has taken the...
I’ve loved it – George North reflects on living Wales ‘dream’ after calling time
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales star George North fought back tears as he reflected on an international career that saw him “live a dream”. The 31-year-old has announced that he will retire from Test rugby after Saturday’s...
Iain Henderson gives his verdict on Dan McFarland departure and new Ulster rugby boss
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster skipper Iain Henderson is excited to work under new interim boss Richie Murphy in the coming weeks. Henderson was in the Ireland bubble, fighting for his place, while his province underwent a change...
Murphy Names Ireland U20s Team For Six Nations Finale
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Richie Murphy has named his Ireland U20s Match Day Squad, sponsored by PwC, for Friday night’s U20 Six Nations finale against Scotland at a sold-out Virgin Media...
Grant Gilchrist urges Scotland to embrace pressure and hit back from Italy shock
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Scots have been heavily criticised after losing 31-29 in Rome. G rant Gilchrist has told his Scotland colleagues to embrace the pressure of having to produce a positive response against Ireland on...
Murray confirms Scotland U20 team for final 2024 6Nations match
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland U20 head coach Kenny Murray has named his 23-man squad to face Ireland U20 in the final round of the 2024 Under-20 Six Nations on Friday 15 March (kick off 7pm – live on BBC iPlayer). Murray...
