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Townsend backs 'competitive' Scotland to challenge for Six Nations glory

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend believes that Scotland can challenge for Six Nations glory this season as they hunt for their first title since 1999.  Scotland have finished fourth in the last two editions...

Borthwick backs Itoje to have 'massive impact' off the bench for England

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick believes Maro Itoje can have a "massive impact" off the bench in England's Six Nations opener against Wales on Saturday. Borthwick has revealed his starting XV and replacements for...

France look to run it back, Ireland and England set to challenge

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2026 Six Nations opens on Thursday with a blockbuster meeting between France and Ireland, with those two sides having split the last four titles evenly between them. Both France (in 2022) and Ireland...

Scottish U20 team named for Six Nations opener

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Fergus Pringle has named his Scotland Men U20 side for the first game of the 2026 U20 Six Nations against Italy U20 at Stadio Comunale di Monigo on Friday (kick off 8.15pm local/7.15pm GMT). Scotland...

6 things to know ahead of the 2026 Six Nations

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2026 Six Nations kicks off tomorrow, and there are a few significant changes to look out for this year. Beyond the usual rivalries, the tournament is introducing some new officiating milestones, stadium...

Rugby World Cup 2027 Schedule Released

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match schedule and ticket prices for Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 have been revealed, confirming dates, venues, and kick-off times for all 52 tournament matches. Fans and teams can now...

England team to face Wales in 2026 Guinness Six Nations opener

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to take on Wales at Allianz Stadium on Saturday 7 February (kick-off 4.40pm, live on ITV1) in the opening round of the 2026 Guinness...

Ten From Ten Leinster Looking To Sign Off On A High

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

To use Leo Cullen’s own words, Leinster Rugby were “getting a bit of flak” in the early weeks of this season.   Well, that’s certainly not the case now in the wake of an...

Cardiff name team for Ulster test

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby have made nine changes for Saturday’s trip to face Ulster Rugby in the BKT United Rugby Championship (19:45). With the second block of fixtures in the season coming to a close in Belfast,...

Garyn Phillips signs new deal with the Ospreys

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ospreys announced today that Garyn Phillips had signed a new deal to remain with the club. Phillips has already made 48 appearances for the Ospreys and was rewarded for his form...