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Last 5 Games: France v Ireland (2021)

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

France made it back to back six nations victories over Ireland the following year in 2021, as they flexed their Championship credentials with a hard fought 15-13 win over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium....

Last 5 Games: France v Ireland (2020)

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

In their final fixture of the 2020 Championship, France beat Ireland 35-27 in a thrilling encounter that saw both teams looking to snatch the title. Both teams went into the match with a slim chance of...

England squad update

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

35 players have assembled at the Honda England Rugby Performance Centre, Pennyhill Park, to continue preparations for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations Test match against Italy at Allianz Stadium on Sunday...

Springboks great Willie le Roux adding a new string to his bow

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

At the age of 35, Willie le Roux is proving he’s one old dog who certainly can learn new tricks.   For more than a decade, the man from the Western Cape has been one of the finest full-backs...

Gloucester Rugby sign Ben Loader

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Outside back Ben Loader has joined Gloucester Rugby for the 2025/26 season. Loader, from Reading, joined the London Irish academy at fifteen years old and made his professional debut against Edinburgh...

Mike Adamson presented with referee cap

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mike Adamson, who ended a 19-year absence of a Scottish referee controlling a men’s Six Nations Championship game, has today been presented with his referee cap. Adamson, 40,  who represented...

Greg Fisilau signs new Exeter Chiefs contract

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs back rower Greg Fisilau has signed a new contract to stay with the club. Establishing himself in the last year as a dominant force in the Chiefs back row, Fisilau has gained the praise of...

URC Origin Round: The wandering career of Rory Jennings

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

When it comes to his rugby journey, Rory Jennings has a longer tale to tell than most. It’s fair to say he’s had something of a wandering career - one that has taken in spells at Bath, Jersey,...

Suaalii and Walton Out for Round Three Clash against Fijian Drua

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The NSW Waratahs have made two changes to the starting side that won their Super Rugby Pacific Round 1 clash against the Highlanders for their Round 3 fixture against the Fijian Drua at Allianz Stadium...

Positive news for Loughman and Nankivell as Munster issue report

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Munster squad are continuing preparations at the HPC ahead of Friday night’s URC Round 12 clash against Edinburgh at Virgin Media Park.   On the injury front, there is good news for...