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Women’s Six Nations: How teams can qualify for WXV, Women’s RWC 2025

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stade Marie-Marvingt, located inside the iconic Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans, will double as the start line for the Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2024 this weekend. Ireland are Saturday’s...

All Blacks icon poised for shock Test comeback

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks legend Sam Whitelock is considering a shock comeback to the international arena, according to a New Zealand Herald report. The Herald reported that new All Blacks coach Scott Robertson had...

Scotland's 1984 Grand Slam – Part one

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s perhaps little known, but Scotland won what could be considered de facto Grand Slams in 1933 and 1938. With France having been expelled from the Five Nations Championship after 1931 over...

EPCR round of 16 referee appointments

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the knockout stages of European club rugby set to further intensify this weekend, EPCR can announce the referee appointments for the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg fixtures as well as...

Freeman eyeing Twickenham return for Saints

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Northampton Saints winger has quickly emerged as one of the rising stars in the national setup, and enjoyed his first taste of playing in front of a capacity Twickenham crowd - something...

Munster contract news as Billy Burns signs

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Billy Burns will join the province next year with John Ryan and Cian Hurley signing contract extensions. 29-year-old Ireland international Billy...

Steve Borthwick heads for New Zealand in a bid to build on England’s progress

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick will begin plotting New Zealand’s downfall this week as he looks to build on England’s encouraging end to the Guinness Six Nations. A stunning victory over Ireland in round...

Andy Farrell excited by chance to pit Ireland against ‘best’ side South Africa

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell is relishing a shot at the world’s best as Ireland pursue perfection after continuing their northern hemisphere domination with another Guinness Six Nations title. Ireland turn their...

France beat England to second spot in Six Nations by edging thriller in Lyon

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

England finished third in the Guinness Six Nations after a monster Thomas Ramos penalty in the final minute sent them spinning to a heartbreaking 33-31 defeat at Groupama Stadium. Steve Borthwick’s...

Four wins but defeat to England – How Ireland won the 2024 Guinness Six Nations

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland retained the Guinness Six Nations title following victory over Scotland in Dublin. Here, the PA news agency looks at their route to another championship triumph. FRANCE 17 IRELAND 38 –...