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Former All Black Tu'inukuafe retires

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Karl Tu'inukuafe has announced his retirement from rugby. The prop made 59 Super Rugby appearances between stints for the Chiefs and Blues and played 27 tests for the All Blacks before signing with French...

Ireland Squad Update As Two Uncapped Players Called Up

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland squad has stepped up its preparations ahead of the Round 2 Guinness Men’s Six Nations clash against Scotland in Murrayfield next Sunday (Kick-off 3pm). Munster’s Thomas Ahern and...

Lions Watch: Six Nations Round 1 Lions XV

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

It is a Lions year with Andy Farrell taking charge of the team on their tour of Australia. Ireland and Scotland won with England putting up a solid 60 minute performance in Dublin but Wales were nilled...

Gatland says Italy clash now 'pretty important' for Wales after France rout

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland says Wales cannot hide away from the importance of a Six Nations clash with Italy in Rome after they were thrashed 43-0 by France on Friday.  Gatland...

Ireland's experience decisive, claims England coach Borthwick

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Steve Borthwick believes Ireland's "experience told" on Saturday as his side let a half-time lead slip to lose their Six Nations opener at the Aviva Stadium. Cadan Murley scored...

Six Nations Round 1: Top Individual Stats

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

We round up the opening weekend of the Six Nations with France topping the table following their big win over Wales. Here is a look at the top individual performances of the weekend   Carries: 18:...

Ireland 27-22 England: Second-half comeback secures winning start for hosts

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland rallied from a slow start to come from behind and claim a win in their Six Nations opener, beating England 27-22. The hosts ran riot in the second half, but a late rally by England ensured they...

Ireland Player Ratings

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland secure an opening round bonus point after weathering the storm sent by England. The difference was in the intensity especially in the final quarter. Here are our player ratings   Andrew...

WATCH: 20 minute red card for England U20

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2025 edition of the 6Nations got underway when Ireland U20 welcomed England U20 to Cork. Although the visitors held the early lead, they found themselves a man down in the 14th minute after flanker...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 31 January-2 February, 2025

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's opening rounds of the Guinness Men's Six Nations and Rugby Europe Men's Championship. Permutation highlights: Ireland cannot improve...