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Six Nations: France change two for Irish Test

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France head coach Fabien Galthie has made two changes to his starting XV to face Ireland on Saturday at the Stade de France (KO: 16:45 UK).   Francois Cros has replaced Dylan Cretin in the starting...

Eddie Jones trims his squad ahead of Italy test

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England Head Coach Eddie Jones has retained 27 players ahead of his England side’s Six Nations tie against Italy this weekend.  England will travel to Rome to take on Italy at the Stadio Olimpico...

England Men's U20 Six Nations team to face Italy

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England U20 head coach, Alan Dickens, has named his team to play Italy in the second round of the U20 Six Nations Championship at Stadio Comunale di Monigo, Treviso, on Friday 11 February (KO 19:00).   There...

URC confirm Round 6 & 7 matches

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eight United Rugby Championship games postponed over November and December that were due to take place in South Africa have been rescheduled for two weekends in March. These R6 and R7 fixtures involve...

England look to 2020 campaign for motivation

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As with the rest of the England team, hooker Jamie George and scrumhalf Ben Youngs are smarting after Saturday’s 3-point loss to Scotland. However, the experienced pair are looking to history for...

Latest World Rankings: Ireland & Scotland climb

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A convincing victory over Wales sees Ireland move into their highest position under Andy Farrell while Scotland move ahead of Australia after their historic victory over England.   Ireland have...

Shaun Edwards praises strength of hat-trick hero Gabin Villière

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Shaun Edwards believes Gabin Villière is pound for pound one of the strongest players he’s coached after the winger scored a hat-trick in France’s 37-10 win against Italy.   The...