Former All Black Tu'inukuafe retires
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyKarl 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 RugbyThe 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 RugbyIt 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 RugbyWarren 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 RugbyEngland 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 RugbyWe 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 RugbyIreland 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 RugbyIreland 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 RugbyThe 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 RugbyWorld 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...
