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Lee Blackett joins England Men’s coaching team

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick has announced a restructuring of his England men’s coaching team ahead of the 2025 Quilter Nations Series, including the appointment of Lee Blackett as attack coach, and a new role...

Bemand Names Ireland Team For Women’s Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Scott Bemand has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Sunday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-final clash against France in Exeter. After progressing through the Pool stages,...

Scotland forced to make squad change ahead of QFs

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland head coach Bryan Easson has been forced to replace Elliann Clarke with Christine Belisle in his squad of 32 ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-final with England. Belisle is...

France reaction (Bourdon Sansus, co-captain Feleu, co-head coaches Ortiz and Mignot, Boulard)

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

France's Pauline Bourdon Sansus, co-captain Manae Feleu, co-head coaches David Ortiz and Gaëlle Mignot, and Émilie Boulard give their reaction to the win over South Africa to top Pool D at...

South Africa reaction (head coach de Bruin, captain Latsha, Roos)

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa head coach Swys de Bruin, captain Babalwa Latsha and Nadine Roos give their reaction to the Pool D defeat by France at Franklin's Gardens on Sunday, 7 September. Swys de Bruin, head coach On...

WAL 25-28 FIJ: Wales reaction (head coach Lynn, co-captains Williams & Callender)

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales head coach Sean Lynn and co-captains Kate Williams and Alex Callender speak after their narrow defeat by Fiji in their final match in Pool B at Sandy Park on Saturday. Sean Lynn, head coach On...

Wales make changes ahead of Fiji clash

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales head coach Sean Lynn has named the Wales side to face Fiji in the final game of Pool B of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 at Sandy Park, Exeter on Saturday, September 6th (KO: 2.45pm). Backrowers...

Gregor Townsend’s contract extended as Scotland head coach

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scottish Rugby and Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend have agreed to extend his contract until the end of 2027, following the Rugby World Cup in Australia. Townsend began his term in...

Free-to-Air Six Nations Coverage Confirmed Until 2029

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six Nations Rugby, Virgin Media Television and RTÉ have confirmed a new long-term partnership that means rugby fans in Ireland will have access to experience every moment from the men’s,...

Women’s World Rugby Rankings update

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England remain number one in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings. Canada are second and New Zealand are third. The Red Roses’ advantage has been built on consistent results across the Six Nations...