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Scotland team named for Six Nations opener against Italy

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stafford McDowall will start at inside centre in Scotland’s opening Guinness Men’s Six Nations match against Italy on Saturday. The Glasgow Warriors centre, who captained...

Italy's lineup for their 6 Nations opener against Scotland.

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gonzalo Quesada, Technical Commissioner of the Italian Men's National Team, has announced the squad that will face Scotland at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on Saturday, February 1,...

Japan Rugby League One Round Six Preview

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fresh from their first win of the season, at the fifth attempt, Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath coach Kosei Ono has had an extra week to prepare for their next challenge: a trip to Yamaha Stadium to tackle the...

Townsend calls up Five players ahead of Six Nations opener

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend has called up five players ahead of the opening weekend of the Guinness Six Nations when Scotland take on Italy at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Euan Ferrie, Cameron Henderson,...

Ospreys v Benetton Match Preview

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ospreys v Benetton Rugby, 7.35pm, Friday   Having been handed the Ospreys No 10 jersey following Dan Edwards’ “deserved” Wales call-up, Owen Williams is aiming to make the most...

History Maker Nicolás Sánchez Hangs Up His Boots

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

History maker Nicolás Sánchez has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 36. El Cachorro Left his mark on Argentine and global rugby. He is the top point scorer for Argentina at...

Challenge Cup Round of 16 Fixtures confirmed

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following a tense conclusion to the Pool stage last weekend, where every point counted and qualification and ranking was decided in the final match, the EPCR Challenge Cup last 16 has been decided. EPCR...

Champions Cup Round of 16 Fixtures confirmed

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

  After a nail-biting conclusion to last weekend’s pool stage, where every single one of the 12 matches was loaded with high-stakes action, EPCR can now unveil the dates, venues, kick-off times,...

Scotland name their U20 squad ahead of the U20 Six Nations

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The group consists of 19 forwards and 15 backs, and will get their championship underway at home to Italy U20 on Friday 31 January at Hive Stadium. Johnny Ventisei will captain the squad, having led...

Champions Cup Round 4 Matchday 2 round up

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins secure a spot in the Round of 16 after beating Glasgow Warriors In a cagey second half, a try from Cadan Murley was enough to see Harlequins take the win over Glasgow...