Six Nations: Williams and Baldwin out as Wales name squad for France trip
3 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...
Falcons sign Oisin Heffernan as Trevor Davison heads to Northampton
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyProp-forward Trevor Davison has left Newcastle Falcons with immediate effect to join Northampton Saints, with Oisin Heffernan moving in the opposite direction. The 30-year-old Davison played 105...
Garry Ringrose and Iain Henderson out of England game
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland duo Garry Ringrose and Iain Henderson have been ruled of Saturday's Grand Slam decider with England Centre Ringrose was stretchered off in the closing stages of Sunday's win over Scotland...
Manu Tuilagi in frame to return for England’s against Ireland
3 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...
Ireland Squad in Recovery Mode After Murrayfield Mayhem
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland squad flew back to Dublin on Sunday night and today the focus is on recovery after a physically tough Test match against Scotland in Murrayfield. The side has confirmed that Garry...
Wales up to ninth in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings
3 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...
England squad update - Ireland Test week
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has selected a 36-player England squad for their Guinness Six Nations match this weekend. England will travel to Dublin to take on Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday 18 March...
'You never expect to be in this situation' – Owen Farrell after record home defeat
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell conceded England could never have anticipated their humbling 53-10 loss against France in the Six Nations. Steve Borthwick's side suffered their record home defeat as Les Bleus...
'We may have to look at the Under-12s!' – Farrell makes light of Ireland's injury problems
3 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
3 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...
