PREVIEW: Italy vs France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo of the northern hemisphere's in-form teams will collide when France play Italy at Stadio Olimpico to bring the opening weekend of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations to a close. Les Bleus won every...
PREVIEW: England U20s vs Scotland U20s
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Scotland renew their rivalry on the opening weekend of the Under-20 Six Nations in an enticing head-to-head at Twickenham Stoop on Friday night. Scotland travel south in search of revenge...
PREVIEW: Wales U20s vs Ireland U20s
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDefending champions Ireland begin their campaign against Six Nations Under-20 Summer Series runners-up Wales in a fascinating Round 1 clash. Ireland went through the 2022 Championship undefeated but won...
World Ranking Permutations for the 1st Round of 6 Nations/Rugby Europe
2 years ago by World RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening rounds of the men's Guinness Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship 2023 this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland are...
Six Nations Countdown: Day 3 - Six Nations Hat-Tricks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt takes a player being on top of his game to enjoy the rare honour of dotting down three times, especially in the international arena. The Six Nations has been treated with some memorable hat-tricks...
Sergio Parisse: Former Italy captain to retire at end of season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Italy captain Sergio Parisse is to retire at the end of the season, bringing an end to a 21-year professional career. "I know that after 20 years in professional rugby, there will be difficult...
Etzebeth named SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2022
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok centurion Eben Etzebeth has been voted SA Rugby’s Player of the Year for 2022 following a string of excellent performances by the experienced lock last year, while Canan Moodie won the...
Tom Stewart Joins Ireland Squad in Portugal as Wales Prep Intensifies
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster hooker Tom Stewart has joined the Ireland squad in Quinta do Lago to provide additional cover following a hamstring issue picked up by Ronan Kelleher. Kelleher will be managed by...
URC - Round 13 Wrap Up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTHE SECRET TO SMITH’S SUCCESS Franco Smith continues to work his magic with Glasgow Warriors who extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to nine matches with a 42-28 bonus point victory...
Six Nations Countdown: Italy end 7 year drought of victories
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the main talking points of the 2022 Six Nations competition was Italy’s right to participate in the Championship after a truly abysmal run of results that, many felt, was bad for the tournament’s...
