Women's Six Nations Preview: Scotland v Wales

1 hour ago by Ultimate Rugby

If their 2022 encounters are anything to go by Wales’ visit to Scotland is set to be the highlight of Round 2 of the Women’s Six Nations. Ioan Cunningham’s side overturned a 12-point...

Wales Women announce squad to face Scotland

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales Women’s head coach Ioan Cunningham has selected his side for the Round 2 fixture in the Women's Six Nations against Scotland at the DAM Health Stadium, Edinburgh on Saturday, April 1st (KO:...

Six Nations: Official 2023 Team of the Tournament

2 days 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...

Scotland and Exeter full-back Hogg to retire after Rugby World Cup

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland 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

1 week 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...

Red Roses name matchday 23 to play Scotland in Women’s Six Nations opener

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head 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

1 week 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...

Sarah Hunter to retire from rugby

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

England’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

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former 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

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stuart 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...