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Freddie Steward signs contract extension

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers and England international fullback Freddie Steward has signed a new deal with the club.   The announcement follows news of eight additional Tigers players re-signing with the...

Wales team for Six Nations opener against France

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Senior men’s head coach Warren Gatland has named the Wales team to play France in the opening match of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations at Stade de France, Paris on Friday 31 January (KO 20.15h GMT,...

Under-pressure Gatland can revive Wales at the Six Nations, says Jones

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Adam Jones is confident that coach Warren Gatland can revive Wales' fortunes after 12 straight defeats as they prepare to face France in their daunting Six Nations opener.  Wales have failed...

Dupont to skipper France against Wales in their 6N opener

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The French management has announced their lineup for the French XV in the 2025 Six Nations Tournament. The Blues will rely on their half-back pairing of Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack for their match...

Doak Names Ireland Men’s U20s Team To Face England In Cork

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Neil Doak has named his Ireland Men’s U20s Match Day Squad, sponsored by PwC, for Thursday night’s U20 Six Nations opener against England at Virgin Media Park (Kick-off 7.45pm). Connacht...

Townsend calls up Five players ahead of Six Nations opener

1 year 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,...

Furlong ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations opener

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland squad is continuing preparations in Portugal ahead of Saturday’s opening round Guinness Men’s Six Nations clash against England at Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 4.45pm). Tadhg...

URC Round 10 Review

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan’s the man as Leinster lengthen lead   Dan Sheehan said it was a special feeling to be back out on the pitch after he ended a six month absence with a two-try Player of the Match display...

Mixed fortunes for SA teams in thrilling URC round

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was a case of mixed fortunes for the four South African teams as the United Rugby Championship returned to action this past weekend, with the Bulls continuing to stamp their authority, while the Sharks...

Ulster Rugby v Zebre Parma Match Preview

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby v Zebre Parma, 5.30pm, Sunday   Ulster will be looking to build on their Champions Cup win over Exeter as they return to URC action.   They claimed an eight-try 52-24 victory...