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Italy France name team to face Scotland in the 6 Nations
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyAs they prepare to face Scotland, the French national rugby team has opted for continuity. The same starting fifteen as in the opening match against Ireland, the same familiar faces, the same core group...
Seán Edogbo Signs Two-Year Senior Contract
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Seán Edogbo will be promoted to the senior squad next season on a two-year deal. The 21-year-old back-row forward from Cobh played his age-grade...
New Zealand Rugby appoints Dave Rennie as All Blacks Head Coach
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced the appointment of Dave Rennie as All Blacks Head Coach through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Rennie, who is...
England team to take on Italy in 2026 Guinness Six Nations
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play Italy at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday 7 March (kick-off 4.40pm GMT, live on ITV1). 🏴 The England team...
Ireland cannot 'pat themselves on the back', says Beirne
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyTadhg Beirne says it is too early to congratulate Ireland just yet, urging them to remain focused ahead of their Six Nations clash with Wales. Ireland recorded a record win over England when they beat...
England players admitted to not pulling their weight in team meeting, says Earl
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbySeveral England players admitted they had not pulled their weight in a team meeting intended to save their poor Six Nations campaign, back row Ben Earl has revealed. England travel to Rome to take on...
England's Mitchell to miss rest of tournament with hamstring injury
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland scrum-half Alex Mitchell has been ruled out for the remainder of the Six Nations with a hamstring injury. Mitchell suffered the injury during the first half of their defeat to Ireland last time...
Rassie Erasmus casts net wide for first Bok alignment camp
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus cast his net wide, as he named a 49-man squad featuring 11 uncapped players – five of whom are still in the Junior Bok ranks – for the team’s first in-person...
Ireland and Scotland move up in World Rugby rankings
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland climbed two places to third in the latest World Rugby men’s rankings after their 42–21 victory over England. The result returned Andy Farrell’s side to the top three, while England...
The Battle of the Number Eights
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWith round three of the 6 Nations this coming weekend, we compare four of the top number eights. Lorenzo Cannone of Italy, Jack Conan of Ireland, Ben Earl of England and Jack Dempsey...
