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...
Six Nations: Williams and Baldwin out as Wales name squad for France trip
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyInjured Wales pair Liam Williams and Scott Baldwin are absent from Warren Gatland's 32-man squad for their final Six Nations fixture in France on Saturday. Full-back Williams sustained a shoulder...
Hogg and Russell withdraw from Scotland squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland duo Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell have withdrawn from the squad ahead of Saturday's final Guinness Six Nations match against Italy. The influential pair went off in the closing stages of Sunday's...
Manu Tuilagi in frame to return for England’s against Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyManu Tuilagi is in the frame to return for what England have billed as a “free swing” at the grand-slam chasing Ireland on Saturday as Steve Borthwick’s wounded side seek to salvage their Six...
Scotland Squad Update
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the weekend’s game between Scotland and Ireland, Stuart Hogg, Finn Russell and Richie Gray sustained injuries. Stuart Hogg sustained an ankle injury and will...
Wales up to ninth in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have moved up one place to ninth in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings following their 29-17 win against Italy in Rome. Warren Gatland’s side had faced the prospect of dropping out...
'We may have to look at the Under-12s!' – Farrell makes light of Ireland's injury problems
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell joked Ireland may have to borrow players from a local side's Under-12s to face England after losing five more to injury in their Six Nations victory over Scotland. Ireland claimed a well-earned...
Farrell's side dig deep to move within one win of Grand Slam
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland defeated Scotland 22-7 in an entertaining Six Nations contest at Murrayfield to move to within one victory of landing a first Grand Slam since 2018. Andy Farrell's side had defeated Wales, France...
Preview: Scotland vs Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyYou have to go back a long way for a clash between Scotland and Ireland that had more riding on it than Sunday’s encounter at BT Murrayfield. While defeat in Paris in Round 3 ended Scottish hopes...
