Six Premiership sides through to Champions Cup knockout stages
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe knockout ties have been finalised and eight Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides are still in the hunt for European glory. Northampton Saints finished as the only English side to go through the Investec...
Val Rapava-Ruskin extends his stay Gloucester Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby is pleased to reveal a contract renewal for prop forward, Val Rapava-Ruskin. Rapava-Ruskin joined the Cherry & Whites in 2017 after a spell with Worcester Warriors and has gone on...
Who is your pick for the 6 nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance Head coach Fabien Galthié has already lost two possible starters ahead of the Six Nations opener against Ireland on Friday week, with gritty back row Anthony Jelonch and gigantic lock Emmanuel...
What Owen Farrell’s France move means for player, England and eligibility rules
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 32-year-old fly-half will join Racing 92 on a two-year deal from next season. Owen Farrell’s departure for Racing 92 next season has been confirmed with the Saracens captain agreeing a two-year...
Dafydd Jenkins will lead Wales ‘in mould of Alun Wyn Jones’ – Warren Gatland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Exeter lock has won rave reviews for his leadership. Warren Gatland has paid new Wales captain Dafydd Jenkins a major compliment by saying he expects to see him “in the mould of Alun Wyn Jones”. Jenkins...
Jamie George insists he is ready for pressure that accompanies England captaincy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge will lead England into the Guinness Six Nations in what he describes as the “greatest achievement of my life”. Jamie George insists he is ready for the pressure that accompanies the...
Wales coach Warren Gatland excited by new generation of talent
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland says he is excited about developing a new generation of talent that will start with this season’s Guinness Six Nations campaign. Gatland has named five uncapped players in his squad...
Steve Borthwick demands different mindset for different Six Nations results
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have underperformed in the tournament in recent years under Borthwick and his predecessor Eddie Jones. Steve Borthwick admits England’s recent record in the Guinness Six Nations is unacceptable...
Andy Farrell wants Ireland evolution not revolution in wake of World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will be looking to defend their Six Nations title in the coming months. Andy Farrell says he does not buy in to so-called World Cup cycles as Ireland prepare for their Guinness Six Nations...
England replace three players due to injury
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMax Ojomoh (Bath Rugby), Will Muir (Bath Rugby) and Jamie Blamire (Newcastle Falcons) have been called into England Men's Guinness Six Nations training squad. The trio replace Oscar Beard (Harlequins)...
