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Last 5 Games: Italy v Ireland (2023)

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

After thrashing the Italians for three straight tournaments, Ireland were pushed hard as they recorded a 34-20 victory over a spirited Italy in Rome. A high-tempo first half which ended 24-17 in Ireland's...

Henry Pollock on debut as Borthwick names side to face Wales

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his starting XV to play Wales at Principality Stadium on Saturday 15 March (kick-off 4.45pm, live on BBC One). Saturday’s Test match...

Last 5 Games: Italy v Ireland (2022)

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

After scoring 6 tries in 2021, Ireland added three more tries to the previous seasons tally, and scored ran in 9 tries as they hammered Italy 57-6 at the Aviva Stadium. The visitors were reduced to 13...

Last 5 Games: Italy v Ireland (2021)

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland thumped Italy on their way to scoring six tries in Rome as they defeated Italy 48-10, to record their first victory of the 2021 Six Nations campaign. The visitors dominated their hosts throughout...

Last 5 Games: Italy v Ireland (2020)

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

This fixture saw Irish talisman and fullback Hugo Keenan score a brace of tries on his international debut as Ireland racked up a bonus-point 50-17 victory over Italy in Dublin.  This match saw Keenan...

England clash is Wales' World Cup final, says George

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England vice-captain Jamie George says Wales will treat Saturday's clash between the teams in Cardiff like a World Cup final, as the Six Nations builds towards an exciting finale. With one matchday remaining,...

Georgia to kick SA tour off in Bloemfontein

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

International rugby will return to Bloemfontein when Georgia’s national team take on the Toyota Cheetahs on 12 July, a week before their Test against the Springboks in Nelspruit.   The Georgians,...

Furlong, Hansen and Ringrose return for Ireland's final Six Nations match

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland have named their squad for their final match of the Six Nations against Italy in Rome on Saturday. Tadhg Furlong, Mack Hansen and Garry Ringrose all return to the set-up, while the fitness of...

England 'devastated' for Lawrence as Achilles injury puts Lions place in doubt

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England fly-half Fin Smith has described Ollie Lawrence's Achilles injury, which threatens to rule him out of the British and Irish Lions' tour to Australia, as "heartbreaking".  Lawrence was carted...

Scotland Squad Update

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

For the final week of the Guinness Six Nations Adam Hastings, Jack Mann, Alexander Masibaka and Kyle Steyn have joined the squad ahead of this weekend’s game against France Jack...