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Ireland look to prune the roses in Dublin

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Aviva Stadium will play host to what is sure to be a monstrous clash as old enemies Ireland and England will battle it out for pride and position in their final game of this year’s Six Nations...

Scotland look to finish strongly against the Italians

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The end is nigh for the 2021 Six Nations and the final round will kick off at Murrayfield where the Scots will tackle Italy.   Gregor Townsend’s charges have had a good, competitive tournament,...

CJ Stander starts on the blindside in his final Ireland game at the Aviva

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland coach Andy Farrell has named his team for Ireland's final game of the 2021 Six Nations Championships with England at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon.   There are a number...

Franco Smith makes four alterations to face Scotland

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy head coach Franco Smith has made four alterations to his starting XV to face Scotland in their final Six Nations match of 2021.   Ferico Ruzza comes into the second row for David Sisi who...

Stuart Hogg starts at flyhalf as Townsend rings the changes for Italy

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend has made seven personnel changes to his starting XV for the Guinness Six Nations match against Italy at BT Murrayfield on Saturday 20 March – kick off 2:15pm.   A...

On This Day: Stockdale makes history as ruthless Ireland win Grand Slam

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On this day in 2018, Ireland were ruthless as they claimed their third Grand Slam at Twickenham, Jacob Stockdale scoring a record-breaking try in a win over England.   Jacob Stockdale made...

CJ Stander to retire at the end of the season

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

CJ Stander has confirmed that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season.     The Ireland and Lions capped back row is calling time on his rugby career at the end...

6 Nations - Round 4 Top Stats Performers - most tackles, turnovers & more

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 4 saw two nail-biting encounters and one walk-over with England edging out France at Twickenham 23-20 before Ireland slipped past the Scots 27-24. The Wales vs Italy clash was decidedly more one-sided...

Italy name squad for Round 5 of Six Nations

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy have named their squad for the final round of the 2021 Six Nations.   The Auzzurri have had yet another disappointing tournament having been again labelled the ‘whipping boys’...