Red Roses name matchday 23 to play Scotland in Women’s Six Nations opener
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Simon Middleton has named his matchday 23 for England’s TikTok Women’s Six Nations opener against Scotland at Kingston Park (Saturday 25 March, KO 16:45 and live on BBC Two). ...
Maeve Og O’Leary: Ireland have “fire in our bellies” ahead of Women’s Six Nations kick-off
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMaeve Og O’Leary is urging a fearless Ireland to use the “fire in their bellies” to give big guns England and France a scare in this year’s Women’s Six Nations. Ireland...
Stafford McDowall commits future to Glasgow Warriors
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the breakout players of the 2022/23 campaign has extended his contract with Glasgow Warriors, after Stafford McDowall put pen-to-paper on a new deal with the Scotstoun side. The 25-year-old...
Gaëlle Mignot breaking new ground ahead of Women’s Six Nations
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGaëlle Mignot may not see herself as a trailblazer but that does not mean the France coach is not on the eve of the 2023 Women’s Six Nations. The long-time skipper of Les Bleues is...
Freddie Steward Update
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland fullback Freddie Steward appeared before an independent Disciplinary Committee via video link having received a red card in the Guinness Six Nations match between Ireland and England on Saturday...
Leinster Star Says Exposure To South African Rugby In URC Has Been Perfect Preparation For Test Arena
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe big impact South African sides have made in the BKT United Rugby Championship has come as no surprise to Michael Ala’alatoa. Leinster’s Samoan international prop knows their threat of...
Georgia equal all-time high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorgia have closed to within 1.16 points of a historic place in the world’s top 10 after successfully defending their Rugby Europe Championship title with a 38-11 victory in Sunday’s final...
Sarah Hunter to retire from rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s most capped player, Sarah Hunter, is to call time on her rugby playing career following Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations opener against Scotland at Kingston Park, Newcastle. ...
Ex-All Blacks coach Hansen fires 'chokers' warning to Ireland ahead of World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer New Zealand coach Steve Hansen warned in-form Ireland they still have a huge point to prove at the Rugby World Cup this year. Andy Farrell's side completed a Grand Slam against England...
Farrell warns Ireland have 'a long way to go' to reach their peak despite Grand Slam triumph
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell believes Ireland have "a long way to go" before reaching the peak of their powers despite winning the Grand Slam. Ireland were crowned Six Nations champions on Saturday after beating...
