Scotland Team Preview: Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland started their Guinness Six Nations campaign in style in 2023, with a Calcutta Cup victory at Twickenham and a record win against Wales seeing them win their opening two matches of a campaign for...
Ireland Team Preview: Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs has so often been the case before, 2023 saw Ireland’s heroics in spring precede a fall in autumn. Once again, head coach Andy Farrell must pick his men up ahead of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations. Traditionally,...
Andy Farrell wants Ireland to be courageous in Six Nations opener against France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFarrell has handed starts to Test rookies Joe McCarthy, Calvin Nash and Jack Crowley. Andy Farrell has urged Ireland to be courageous when they take on formidable pre-tournament favourites France in a...
Fabien Galthie insists France must adapt to life without star man Antoine Dupont
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMaxime Lucu will start at scrum-half against Ireland after Dupont opted to focus on his country’s sevens squad for this year’s Paris Olympics. Fabien Galthie says France must learn to play...
They bring a lot of energy – Wales’ Ryan Elias hails impact of ‘sharp’ new boys
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew-look Wales face Scotland in their Six Nations opener. Ryan Elias has praised Wales’ Six Nations newcomers and their impact on a squad preparing for Saturday’s tournament opener against...
England must make Twickenham a horrible place to visit – Jamie George
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew skipper George wants the team to reconnect with fans when Wales and Ireland visit in the Six Nations. Jamie George insists England are determined to make Twickenham a “horrible” place...
Wales U20s announce squad for Scotland 6 Nations opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales U20 head coach Richard Whiffin has named his squad to face Scotland in the opening game of the U20 Six Nations at Colwyn Bay on Friday (KO 6.45pm, LIVE S4C). The side will be captained by Dragons...
Steve Diamond outlines Newcastle Falcons blueprint
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConsultant director of rugby Steve Diamond says he is determined to restore a hard edge to Newcastle Falcons as he takes the reins at the Gallagher Premiership’s most northerly club. Setting...
EPCR announces venues for 2025 and 2026 finals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEPCR is delighted to announce that Cardiff and Bilbao have been selected as host cities for the tournament organiser’s prestigious 2025 and 2026 Finals Weekends. Following a highly competitive...
Borthwicks uncapped recruits
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCHANDLER CUNNINGHAM-SOUTH Position: Back Row Club: Harlequins Chandler Cunningham-South was born in Sidcup and at the age of four his family emigrated to New Zealand where he went on to train with the...
