George North and Nick Tompkins not rocked by shock omission – Warren Gatland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Warren Gatland has sprung a major selection surprise by omitting established centres George North and Nick Tompkins from his line-up for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with France. But...
Centre Huw Jones: I was ‘tempted’ by move to France before committing to Glasgow
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland centre Huw Jones revealed he was “tempted” by the prospect of a move to France but he ultimately felt that remaining with buoyant Glasgow was the right decision for his career overall. The...
England U20 men confirm squad to take on Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMark Mapletoft and Andy Titterrell have selected their matchday 23 for a table-topping clash against Ireland in the fourth round of the 2024 Under-20 Men’s Six Nations Championship. The...
Scotland U20 team confirmed for Italy encounter
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter the second scheduled fallow week, head coach Kenny Murray has introduced four new players into the Scotland U20 match day 23 to face Italy U20 at Stadio Comunale di Monigo, Treviso on Friday...
The Wales team to face France at the Principality Stadium
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach of Wales, Warren Gatland has named his team to take on France in the fourth round of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations Championship on Sunday 10th March. (3pm live on S4C and the BBC). Captain...
Pete Horne gives insight into Scotland wing Duhan Van Der Merwe’s driven mindset
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPete Horne has given an insight into the driven mindset of record-chasing Scotland wing Duhan Van Der Merwe ahead of the Guinness Six Nations showdown with Italy in Rome. The 28-year-old’s match-defining...
Wales U20s name squad to face France U20
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the first time of the campaign, he has made changes to the backline, albeit injury forcing his hand. Scarlets Macs Page replaces Louie Hennessey in the centre while RGC’s Harri Ford takes over...
Bok coaches set tone for productive alignment camp
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok coaches set the tone for a productive season-opening national alignment camp at a two-day strategic coaches’ session on Monday and Tuesday in Cape Town, where they discussed their areas...
REC Semi Final Review: Georgia and Portugal set up Final in Paris
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Saturday in the Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi, Georgia got the better of Romania 43-5 in their last four tie. Two tries from winger Akaki Tabutsadze put Georgia 10-0 up at the interval and then...
Marcus Smith and Alex Mitchell boost England ahead of Ireland showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith and Alex Mitchell have returned to the England squad ahead of Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland. Harlequins fly-half Smith is yet to feature in this year’s championship...
