Match official appointments for the Guinness Women’s Six Nations and Pacific Four Series 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith a packed calendar of fixtures ahead, World Rugby has today announced the team of Emirates match officials selected for the Guinness Women’s Six Nations starting in March and the World Rugby...
Top referees selected in new-look development programme
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA new-look development referee programme has been introduced in 2024 and features more than 70 of the country's leading referees.The programme sees the traditional High Performance squad disbanded in favour...
Ben Earl eager for England to right old wrongs against Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland may be smarting from the injustice of their defeat by France but Ben Earl insists England also have a point to prove in their Calcutta Cup clash. Replays suggested Scotland had scored a legitimate...
Harry Paterson admits Scotland start was ‘beyond my pre-season expectations’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarry Paterson admitted he could never have imagined starting a Guinness Six Nations match for Scotland just months after wondering how he was going to get a game in Edinburgh’s high-calibre back...
James Lowe believes Jack Crowley is taking Ireland fly-half chance in his stride
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland fly-half Jack Crowley is taking the challenge of filling Johnny Sexton’s shoes in his stride and “could go far”, according to team-mate James Lowe. Test rookie Crowley marked...
Ireland boss Andy Farrell wowed by youngster Stevie Mulrooney’s anthem display
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySinging sensation Stevie Mulrooney was praised by Andy Farrell following his rousing rendition of Ireland’s Call ahead of Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations match with Italy in Dublin. Eight-year-old...
Ireland’s Six Nations defence gets tougher from here on in – Andy Farrell
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell warned Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations title defence “gets tougher from here” after his side swatted aside Italy. The reigning champions registered a thumping 36-0 bonus-point...
5 things we learned from round two of the Guinness Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance, England and Ireland were the winners in round two of the Guinness Six Nations, which failed to produce the excitement seen on the opening weekend. Here Ultimate Rugby looks at five things we learned...
Jack Crowley opens international account as Ireland ease to win against Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Crowley claimed an overdue first senior try as Ireland continued their Guinness Six Nations title defence with a resounding 36-0 bonus-point win over Italy in Dublin. The fly-half, who is tasked...
We’ll have to stand like statues – George Ford questions charge-down ruling
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Ford insists goalkickers will be compelled to modify their routines after he was the victim of a controversial refereeing decision in England’s Guinness Six Nations victory over Wales on Saturday. Ford...
