Injuries force changes to Blitzbok squad for Vancouver
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby Sevens ‘A’ squad members Noegh Hayward and Gurshwin Wehr will join the Springbok Sevens team in Vancouver on Wednesday and will make their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series debuts at...
England Squad Update
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named a 26-player England squad for a three-day training camp in Brighton. England have met up today and will train at Brighton College, following their 20-10 win over Wales in Cardiff...
2024 Six Nations Fixtures Announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 Six Nations fixtures have been confirmed, with the five rounds of rugby’s greatest annual international Championship set to kick off on Friday 2nd February, with France hosting Ireland. The...
Player of the Match Fickou ‘world-class’, says France coach Edwards
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance defence coach Shaun Edwards hailed Gaël Fickou as “world-class” after a match-winning contribution from the centre in France’s thrilling 32-21 win over Scotland in Paris. Fickou...
Wales equal record low position in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the third time in history, Wales find themselves down in 10th place in the World Rugby Men’s rankings. Saturday’s 20-10 loss to England has led to a reduced rating of...
Gregor Townsend: Scotland played their ‘best rugby of the tournament’ in France defeat
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend feels Scotland delivered their best performance of the Six Nations Championship in their narrow 32-21 defeat against France. Having beaten England and Wales in the opening...
New Zealand beat Argentina to win HSBC Los Angeles Sevens
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand became the first men’s team to win two tournaments in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023, beating Argentina 22-12 in the Cup final in Los Angeles. Leroy Carter was the hero...
Les Bleus back to winning ways with bonus-point victory
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance got back to winning ways in the Six Nations with a 32-21 bonus-point victory over Scotland at the Stade de France. Scotland headed into Sunday's game having opened the competition with back-to-back...
England must 'accelerate' as Borthwick seeks extra gear for France and Ireland battles
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland boss Steve Borthwick has told his players they must "accelerate" their progress after a 20-10 victory over Wales in Cardiff. In Borthwick's third game as head coach, his team followed up victory...
Ireland two steps from Grand Slam glory as Farrell hails Rome visitors for winning 'proper Test match'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell was relieved Ireland "found a way" to overcome an impressive Italy side as his team stayed on course for a Grand Slam by winning 34-20 in Rome. Mack Hansen crossed for two tries, including...
