George North and Nick Tompkins not rocked by shock omission – Warren Gatland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Warren Gatland has sprung a major selection surprise by omitting established centres George North and Nick Tompkins from his line-up for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with France. But...
Centre Huw Jones: I was ‘tempted’ by move to France before committing to Glasgow
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland centre Huw Jones revealed he was “tempted” by the prospect of a move to France but he ultimately felt that remaining with buoyant Glasgow was the right decision for his career overall. The...
England U20 men confirm squad to take on Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMark Mapletoft and Andy Titterrell have selected their matchday 23 for a table-topping clash against Ireland in the fourth round of the 2024 Under-20 Men’s Six Nations Championship. The...
Scotland U20 team confirmed for Italy encounter
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter the second scheduled fallow week, head coach Kenny Murray has introduced four new players into the Scotland U20 match day 23 to face Italy U20 at Stadio Comunale di Monigo, Treviso on Friday...
Marcus Smith could get England chance against Ireland with Fin Smith doubtful
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFin Smith is a major doubt for England’s clash with Ireland on Saturday with Marcus Smith ready to step into the breach for the penultimate round of the Guinness Six Nations. Fin Smith was the solitary...
Pete Horne gives insight into Scotland wing Duhan Van Der Merwe’s driven mindset
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPete Horne has given an insight into the driven mindset of record-chasing Scotland wing Duhan Van Der Merwe ahead of the Guinness Six Nations showdown with Italy in Rome. The 28-year-old’s match-defining...
England vs Ireland: Match Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick's England opened their campaign with a 24-27 victory away to Italy before hosting Wales in a tightly-contested encounter at Twickenham. The side return to Twickenham...
Bigi called up to replace injured Manfredi for Scotland clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMarco Manfredi will not be available for Italy's match against Scotland after Zebre Parma hooker underwent instrumental tests on the morning of Monday 4 March which highlighted a muscular distraction...
Marcus Smith and Alex Mitchell boost England ahead of Ireland showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith and Alex Mitchell have returned to the England squad ahead of Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland. Harlequins fly-half Smith is yet to feature in this year’s championship...
Chandler Cunningham-South pleased to be reaping the rewards after a ‘big step’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyChandler Cunningham-South is relishing every minute of the Six Nations maelstrom as he prepares to play a part in England’s daunting clash with back-to-back Grand Slam chasers Ireland at Twickenham...
