Six Nations Preview: Italy vs Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe next stop on Ireland’s bid for a Grand Slam takes them to Rome, where Italy lie in wait in Round 3 of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. Andy Farrell’s side have already beaten Wales and...
Ireland bandwagon rolls into Rome, Scotland eye France scalp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will be expected to stay in the hunt for a Grand Slam when they resume the Six Nations against Italy while Scotland's title credentials will face a stern test in Paris. Andy Farrell's Ireland...
Haouas replaces suspended Atonio for France, Watson back for Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthie has selected Mohamed Haouas as the replacement for the suspended Uini Atonio for France's Six Nations clash with Scotland. Atonio was handed a three-week ban...
Hamish Watson returns to Scotland starting line up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Gregor Townsend has made one change to Scotland’s starting line-up for round three of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations, with Hamish Watson named at openside flanker for Sunday’s...
Farrell to start Casey and Byrne in Rome, Garbisi returns for Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCraig Casey and Ross Byrne will make their first Six Nations starts for Ireland when they travel to Rome to face Italy on Saturday. With Johnny Sexton out with a groin injury and Conor...
Rebels Sign Taniela Tupou
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels and Rugby Australia have confirmed Wallabies’ star Taniela Tupou has officially joined the Rebels on a multi-year deal. Tupou will arrive in Melbourne at...
Simon Raiwalui named Fiji head coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji Rugby Union has announced Simon Raiwalui as the Head Coach of the Flying Fijians on their Road to the Rugby World Cup in France at the end of the year. He replaces Vern Cotter, who stepped...
Farrell Makes Six Changes to Ireland Team to Face Italy in Rome
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland Coaching Team have named the Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy at Stadio Olimpico in Rome (Kick-off 2.15pm). There are six changes to the starting...
Wales vs England is on! Nigel Walker has confirmed the current contract freeze will end next week.
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBREAKING: Wales's game against England to go ahead after players reach agreement with union! The match had been in doubt due to a potential strike by Wales players after a contractual stand...
Blair Kinghorn comfortable taking a back seat to ‘world-class’ Finn Russell
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh fly-half Blair Kinghorn admits he can have no complaints about losing the Scotland number 10 jersey to the resurgent Finn Russell over the past few months. The 26-year-old looked...
