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World Rugby referee change: Ireland v Italy, Guinness Men's Six Nations

Luke Pearce will take charge of his 50th test match in Dublin on Sunday after Pierre Brousset was forced to withdraw through injury. Owing to an ongoing calf injury, Pierre Brousset (France) has withdrawn...

Top 14 Round 14 Wrap-Up

Ultimate Rugby and Larissa Falls wrap-up Round 14 of the French Top14.    Perpignan v Racing 92 FT = Perpignan 26 – 5 Racing  Racing went down to Catalan County as favourites but...

Shock result reflected in updated World Rugby Men’s Rankings

Belgium, some 18.20 points and 16 places below Portugal in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini, caused a huge shock on Saturday when they beat Os Lobos 10-6 in the opening round...

6 Nations Top Performers Round 1

This weekend saw get their Grand Slam defence underway with a record win over France in Marseilles. This was followed by a brilliant first half performance by Italy in their loss to England and Scotland...

Andy Farrell cools talk of next Grand Slam despite ‘feelgood factor’ for Ireland

Andy Farrell believes talk of leading Ireland to successive Grand Slam titles is premature as he attempts to build on the “feelgood factor” created by a resounding Guinness Six Nations victory...

England will ensure Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has right support ahead of Wales match

Feyi-Waboso could make his first appearance against the country of his birth on Saturday. England will take special care with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso this week knowing the exciting Exeter wing is closing...

George Ford urges England to build on attacking endeavour when they face Wales

England honoured their pre-match pledge to play with greater freedom. George Ford has called on England to build on the attacking endeavour shown against Italy when their Guinness Six Nations continues...

5 things we learned from the opening round of the Guinness Six Nations

Ireland, England and Scotland made winning starts to the Guinness Six Nations on a dramatic opening weekend that provided many twists and turns.   Here, Ultimate Rugby examines five things we...

Andy Farrell: No risk of Ireland suffering World Cup hangover against France

Title holders Ireland host Italy in round two after opening their Six Nations defence with an impressive win over France. Andy Farrell insists he had no concerns about Ireland suffering a World Cup hangover...

Video Highlights: Italy v England