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Peter O’Mahony: Being named Ireland captain one of proudest moments of my life

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The vastly-experienced Munster flanker has won 101 Test caps for his country. Peter O’Mahony says being selected to succeed Johnny Sexton as Ireland captain is one of the proudest moments of his...

Winners & Losers: Ireland's Six Nations Squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of Ireland's Six Nation squad announcement we look at some of the winners and losers.  Winners: Peter O'Mahony:  Peter has been named to lead the side at the 2024 Six Nations tournament...

Ireland announce squad to defend six nations title

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has today named a 34-player Ireland squad for the upcoming Guinness Men’s Six Nations, with Peter O’Mahony named to captain the team for the...

Six week ban for Scarlets' Johnny Williams

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets centre Johnny Williams has been suspended for six weeks following his red card for a dangerous tackle against Clermont Auvergne on the weekend. Williams was dismissed in the 26th minute following...

Borthwick names 36-player Guinness Six Nations training squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player training squad for the forthcoming 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations Championship which begins on Saturday 3 February when England play...

Alldritt captains France as 2024 Six Nations Squad is announced

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fabien Galthie names his squad for the Six Nations with Gregory Alldritt captaining the side in the absence of Antoine Dupont.   France host Ireland in the opening game of the tournament 

Munster backs Crowley's temperament

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

IT HAD BEEN billed as a big question for Andy Farrell ahead of this Six Nations but when it comes down to it, there’s not much doubt about who will be wearing Ireland’s number 10 shirt in Marseille...

Menoncello returns as Italy announce 6 nation side

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello, who missed last year's Rugby World Cup through injury, was included in the country's Six Nations squad as new head coach Gonzalo Quesada selected his players on Tuesday. A...

Winners & Losers: Scotland Six Nations Squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the Scotland team announcements for Six Nations tournament we look at some of the winners and losers. Winners: First on the list are four players who have received their first call up by Head...

History-making female referee and TMO retires

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joy Neville will retire from refereeing at the end of this season aged 40; She made history as the first female TMO at a men's World Cup; She also had a distinguished playing career in which she captained...