World Rugby Men's Rankings Preview: 18-19 March, 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of matches in the Guinness Six Nations and Rugby Europe 2023 this weekend. Permutation highlights: Neither...
Doris and Sheehan fit for Ireland as England recall Farrell
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris and Dan Sheehan have been passed fit to start Ireland's Grand Slam decider against England at the Aviva Stadium on the final weekend of Six Nations action. The pair were two of five Ireland...
England side to face Ireland in the Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Owen Farrell will start at fly half, Manu Tuilagi returns to the side at inside centre with Henry Slade at outside centre. There is a first England start for Henry Arundell on the left wing, Anthony...
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...
