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Harlequins sign Welsh prop Dillon Lewis

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins announce the signing of Dillon Lewis from Cardiff Rugby ahead of the 2023/24 season.   Tighthead prop Lewis, 27, earned his 50th cap for Wales against France in this year’s Guinness...

Switzerland reach record high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Switzerland have reached their highest ever position in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings.   A 32-22 win over Croatia in Markarska improved their rating to 55.32 points, which was enough for...

Spain equal lowest ever World Rugby Women’s Ranking

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

On another busy weekend of women’s international rugby, England, Wales and France made it two wins out of two with victories in the Women’s Six Nations.   England and France remain in...

What are the teams for Ireland v France

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland host France in Round 2 of the TikTok Women’s Six Nations at Musgrave Park with a point to prove after a 31-5 defeat to Wales in the opening match of the Championship.   Nichola Fryday’s...

Six Nations: Official 2023 Team of the Tournament

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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...

Women’s Six Nations Fixtures Confirmed For 2024

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Women’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...

Maeve Og O’Leary: Ireland have “fire in our bellies” ahead of Women’s Six Nations kick-off

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Maeve Og O’Leary is urging a fearless Ireland to use the “fire in their bellies” to give big guns England and France a scare in this year’s Women’s Six Nations.   Ireland...

Georgia equal all-time high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Georgia 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...

Farrell's side land Grand Slam in fitting Six Nations send-off for Sexton

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland sealed a third Six Nations Grand Slam with a 29-16 win over 14-man England on a day captain Johnny Sexton also became the tournament's outright all-time leading points scorer. France put...

Gatland hails Wales' 'real character' despite France defeat

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland saluted the "real character" demonstrated by Wales in their Six Nations defeat by France at Stade de France. Gatland's side concluded a disappointing campaign, in which they finished fifth,...