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Grant Gilchrist urges Scotland to embrace pressure and hit back from Italy shock

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Grant Gilchrist has told his Scotland colleagues to embrace the pressure of having to produce a positive response against Ireland on Saturday as they bid to banish “a dark couple of days” following...

Bonus points ‘promote positive rugby’ – Six Nations boss says format set to stay

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six Nations chief executive Tom Harrison insists bonus points are unlikely to be abandoned if it transpires that Ireland win this year’s tournament despite claiming fewer victories than England. England’s...

France take rare selection step for England

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

France have kept faith with the side that defeated Wales in their previous Six Nations clash as they prepare to welcome England on ‘Super Saturday’. Head coach Fabien Galthie has taken the...

Flying winger Wade set for Kingsholm

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby is delighted to confirm the signing of Christian Wade from Top 14 club, Racing 92. The wing will link up with the Cherry & Whites ahead of the 2024/25 season. Wade made his professional...

Murphy Names Ireland U20s Team For Six Nations Finale

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Richie Murphy has named his Ireland U20s Match Day Squad, sponsored by PwC, for Friday night’s U20 Six Nations finale against Scotland at a sold-out Virgin Media...

Grant Gilchrist urges Scotland to embrace pressure and hit back from Italy shock

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Scots have been heavily criticised after losing 31-29 in Rome. G rant Gilchrist has told his Scotland colleagues to embrace the pressure of having to produce a positive response against Ireland on...

U20 Men's squad to face France named

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mark Mapletoft and Andy Titterrell have named their final matchday squad of the 2024 Under-20 Men’s Six Nations Championship as England U20 Men travel to France in Round 5. The U20 Men play...

North to retire from international rugby

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

George North has confirmed he will retire from international rugby following Wales’ final Six Nations match in the 2024 Championship against Italy on 16 March at Principality Stadium. Speaking on...

Ben Earl’s ‘ceiling is way off’ as England star strives to become ‘world class’

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ben Earl is unsatisfied with his rampaging display against Ireland as his pursuit of becoming world class demands he develops into the complete back row. England’s number eight was named official...

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso smart to report concussion symptoms – Richard Wigglesworth

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has prioritised his health over the prospect of facing France after self-reporting symptoms of concussion. Attack coach Richard Wigglesworth revealed Feyi-Waboso has...