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Scotland look to finish strongly against the Italians

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The end is nigh for the 2021 Six Nations and the final round will kick off at Murrayfield where the Scots will tackle Italy.   Gregor Townsend’s charges have had a good, competitive tournament,...

CJ Stander starts on the blindside in his final Ireland game at the Aviva

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland coach Andy Farrell has named his team for Ireland's final game of the 2021 Six Nations Championships with England at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon.   There are a number...

Stuart Hogg starts at flyhalf as Townsend rings the changes for Italy

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend has made seven personnel changes to his starting XV for the Guinness Six Nations match against Italy at BT Murrayfield on Saturday 20 March – kick off 2:15pm.   A...

Devin Toner to equal D’Arcy’s Leinster appearance record

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Devin Toner is due to win his 261st cap for Leinster Rugby on Friday evening and in doing so he will equal fellow Lansdowne FC man Gordon D’Arcy’s all-time record for the Province.    Scott...

Elliot Daly starts at centre for Ireland clash

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has named his England side for their final 2021 Six Nations match this weekend. England will travel to Dublin to play Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday 20 March (4.45pm KO).   Jones...

Rory Best sings the praises of CJ Stander

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The recent news of CJ Stander’s retirement took many by surprise as the Ireland stalwart, at just 30 years of age, is still on top of his game. Stander highlighted family reasons for his decision...

On This Day: Stockdale makes history as ruthless Ireland win Grand Slam

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On this day in 2018, Ireland were ruthless as they claimed their third Grand Slam at Twickenham, Jacob Stockdale scoring a record-breaking try in a win over England.   Jacob Stockdale made...