Dupont's France stand-in Lucu in spotlight before Scotland Six Nations trip
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLes Bleus opened their campaign with a chastening 38-17 defeat by Ireland in Marseille on Friday, leaving their title hopes in tatters with Lucu the scapegoat for some. Dupont, 27, was missing for the...
Six Nations 2024: Jamie George will be 'very emotional' leading England against Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland captain Jamie George expects to be "very emotional" when he leads out the team for the first time in a Six Nations match at Twickenham. George's reign as skipper began with victory in Rome,...
Darge and Gilchrist return for France encounter
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCo-Captain Rory Darge and second row Grant Gilchrist return to international duty on Saturday, as Scotland host France in the second round of the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations at Scottish...
England team to face Wales in the 6 Nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play Wales at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 10th February. The starting side is unchanged from last weekend's 24-27 win over Italy in Rome, with...
France make minimal changes for Scotland clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe French management have revealed the team to face Scotland in the 2nd round the Six Nations Tournament on Saturday 10th of February at Murrayfield. With only two changes made, Lucu will keep...
George Hendy signs new contract with Northampton Saints
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today confirm that explosive back-three player George Hendy has signed a new contract with the Club. The 21-year-old has notched up 25 appearances so far for the men in...
Grant Gilchrist feels surviving Wales fightback will serve Scotland well
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGrant Gilchrist believes Scotland’s bitter-sweet Guinness Six Nations victory over Wales has left them in the perfect frame of mind for their second championship match at home to France on Saturday. The...
Chandler Cunningham-South was unaware of mentor Richard Hill’s World Cup heroics
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland rookie Chandler Cunningham-South was being mentored for weeks by Richard Hill without knowing he was talking to a World Cup winner. Cunningham-South made a strong debut off the bench in Saturday’s...
Ireland centre Garry Ringrose ‘progressing nicely’ ahead of Italy clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland are hopeful centre Garry Ringrose will be available for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations match against Italy in Dublin. Leinster co-captain Ringrose is “progressing nicely” in his...
Cameron Winnett and Alex Mann relishing international chance after Wales debuts
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCameron Winnett and Alex Mann were junior school pupils when Wales last beat England in a Six Nations game at Twickenham. But 12 years on from that Triple Crown-clinching victory, both Cardiff prospects...
