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Ireland bandwagon rolls into Rome, Scotland eye France scalp

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland will be expected to stay in the hunt for a Grand Slam when they resume the Six Nations against Italy while Scotland's title credentials will face a stern test in Paris. Andy Farrell's Ireland...

'Few people realise how close we came to disaster' – Wales coach Gatland keen to move on from contract dispute

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland is keen to "draw a line in the sand" ahead of Wales' Six Nations clash with England, saying the threat of strike action had taken the team "to the brink of disaster" this week. Saturday's...

Haouas replaces suspended Atonio for France, Watson back for Scotland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France head coach Fabien Galthie has selected Mohamed Haouas as the replacement for the suspended Uini Atonio for France's Six Nations clash with Scotland. Atonio was handed a three-week ban...

Gloucester Rugby Team News

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby travel to cinch Stadium @ Franklin's Gardens tomorrow to take on third-place Northampton Saints in the Gallagher Premiership.   The Cherry & Whites will go to Northampton with...

Hamish Watson returns to Scotland starting line up

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Gregor Townsend has made one change to Scotland’s starting line-up for round three of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations, with Hamish Watson named at openside flanker for Sunday’s...

Lawes set for England return, Biggar dropped as Gatland rings Wales changes

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Courtney Lawes is poised to make his England return at the Principality Stadium, while Dan Biggar drops to the bench as Warren Gatland has made nine changes to his team for the Six Nations clash on...

Rebels Sign Taniela Tupou

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Melbourne Rebels and Rugby Australia have confirmed Wallabies’ star Taniela Tupou has officially joined the Rebels on a multi-year deal.     Tupou will arrive in Melbourne at...

Farrell Makes Six Changes to Ireland Team to Face Italy in Rome

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland Coaching Team have named the Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy at Stadio Olimpico in Rome (Kick-off 2.15pm). There are six changes to the starting...

Wales vs England is on! Nigel Walker has confirmed the current contract freeze will end next week.

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

BREAKING: Wales's game against England to go ahead after players reach agreement with union!    The match had been in doubt due to a potential strike by Wales players after a contractual stand...

Dan McKellar to join Leicester Tigers

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers have appointed Dan McKellar to the role of Head Coach, on a long-term deal, commencing from July 1, 2023. McKellar will join Tigers from Rugby Australia where he has been the Wallabies...