Six Nations: Official 2023 Team of the Tournament
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe votes have been rounded up and the coveted spots in the XV have now been revealed, with seven of the pack belonging to this year’s champions. A further three are part of a backline which also...
Scotland and Exeter full-back Hogg to retire after Rugby World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland and Exeter full-back Stuart Hogg has announced he intends to retire after this year's Rugby World Cup. The 30-year-old this month became only the fourth player to reach a century of appearances...
Women’s Six Nations Fixtures Confirmed For 2024
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWomen’s Six Nations fixtures have been confirmed. With anticipation for this year’s Championship building, Six Nations Rugby was committed to giving fans the best possible chance to look...
Red Roses name matchday 23 to play Scotland in Women’s Six Nations opener
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Simon Middleton has named his matchday 23 for England’s TikTok Women’s Six Nations opener against Scotland at Kingston Park (Saturday 25 March, KO 16:45 and live on BBC Two). ...
Georgia equal all-time high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorgia have closed to within 1.16 points of a historic place in the world’s top 10 after successfully defending their Rugby Europe Championship title with a 38-11 victory in Sunday’s final...
Sarah Hunter to retire from rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s most capped player, Sarah Hunter, is to call time on her rugby playing career following Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations opener against Scotland at Kingston Park, Newcastle. ...
Ex-All Blacks coach Hansen fires 'chokers' warning to Ireland ahead of World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer New Zealand coach Steve Hansen warned in-form Ireland they still have a huge point to prove at the Rugby World Cup this year. Andy Farrell's side completed a Grand Slam against England...
Scotland can count themselves lucky – Hogg
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStuart Hogg conceded Scotland were fortunate to come away from their final Six Nations match with victory over bottom side Italy. Scotland claimed a bonus-point win at Murrayfield to all but secure third...
Hat-trick hero Kinghorn ensures hosts finish on a high
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlair Kinghorn scored three tries as Scotland rounded off their Six Nations campaign with a 26-14 bonus-point win over Italy to all but seal third place in this year's championship. Gregor Townsend's...
Preview: France v Wales
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe last time Warren Gatland and Shaun Edwards were both involved in a Guinness Six Nations encounter, Wales were clinching the Grand Slam against Ireland. Fast-forward four years and the two will be...
