Wales name team for Six Nations finale against France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Warren Gatland has named his Wales senior men’s XV for the final round Guinness Six Nations match against France this Saturday at the Stade de France in Paris (KO 2.45pm GMT live on...
Six Nations: Genge calls for England patience under Borthwick ahead of Ireland finale
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEllis Genge has called for patience during England's transition under Steve Borthwick, with the prop vowing to deliver a response in their Six Nations finale against Ireland. The Bristol...
Johnny Sexton: Captaining Ireland to Grand Slam glory would be stuff of dreams
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster's Johnny Sexton says it “would be the stuff of dreams” to captain Ireland to Grand Slam glory. The world’s top-ranked side are on the brink of completing a Guinness...
Rachel Malcolm to skipper Scotland for 2023 Women’s Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRachel Malcolm will lead a Scotland squad which includes seven uncapped stars for the 2023 Women’s Six Nations. Head coach Bryan Easson has named the flanker as captain for the third successive...
One last hurdle for Farrell to restore Irish invincibility
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIf Ireland’s journey to the top of the world rankings was eventful, then their quest for a fourth-ever Grand Slam has been nothing short of tumultuous. Andy Farrell’s side had to...
New deal for Richie Gray
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow's Richie Gray has agreed to a new contract that will keep him at Scotstoun for the foreseeable future. The 32-year-old has been a mainstay in the second-row for his hometown club since...
Six Nations: Marcus Smith looks at Ireland as 'free swing' for stuttering England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland fly-half Marcus Smith believes they have a "free swing" at Ireland, and also thinks Steve Borthwick's side have time to find form before the Rugby World Cup. After a chastening 53-10 defeat...
Six Nations: Williams and Baldwin out as Wales name squad for France trip
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyInjured Wales pair Liam Williams and Scott Baldwin are absent from Warren Gatland's 32-man squad for their final Six Nations fixture in France on Saturday. Full-back Williams sustained a shoulder...
Stormers surge way ahead of Bulls and Sharks in hectic rugby season climax
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers coach John Dobson struggled to contain his delight after his side’s 29-23 win against the Sharks in Cape Town, as talk of the team’s second-half failings made way for a contextualisation...
Manu Tuilagi in frame to return for England’s against Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyManu Tuilagi is in the frame to return for what England have billed as a “free swing” at the grand-slam chasing Ireland on Saturday as Steve Borthwick’s wounded side seek to salvage their Six...
