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France target second win as Wales look to bounce back

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

France head to Cardiff with momentum after a commanding win over Ireland in round one. The defending champions were sharp in attack and solid up front, and they arrive as clear favourites. Wales are under...

Ireland name team for Round 2 of the 6Nations

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Caelan Doris will captain the side once again as Ireland return home for their first 2026 Championship clash in Dublin, with uncapped second row Edwin Edogbo in line for his Test debut in green off the...

Pani Returns as Italy Target Historic Dublin Win

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy Head Coach Gonzalo Quesada has made a single change to his starting XV for the Italy’s Round 2 Guinness Six Nations clash against Ireland this Saturday. Following an opening-round win over...

Three changes for Quins ahead of Saints' Cup visit

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins have made three changes to their starting XV for the visit of Northampton Saints in Round 6 of the PREM Cup on Friday (February 13, KO 19:45). The Quarters have made two switches in the pack...

France opt for continuity ahead of Six Nations clash in Wales

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

France have opted for continuity for their second-round Six Nations match in Wales, keeping the core of the starting XV that faced Ireland in their opener. Very few changes have been, with a few adjustments...

England U20's named

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

England U20 Men’s head coach Andy Titterrell has selected his matchday squad to face Scotland in Round 2 of the 2026 Under-20 Men’s Six Nations Championship.   Titterrell’s...

The 6 Nations Shift: Giants fall and Italy rise

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2026 championship started with a bang. France dominated, England stayed perfect, and Italy pulled off a massive upset. Here is the quick breakdown of the opening weekend. 1. France is the Team to...

England have a 'signature performance' in their locker – Earl

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

England turned in parts of a "signature performance" in their Six Nations win over Wales, even if Ben Earl felt the scoreline somewhat flattered them. Steve Borthwick's team started their Six Nations...

Townsend backs Scotland to recover from Italy defeat

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend is backing Scotland to bounce back from a demoralising 18-15 loss to Italy in their Six Nations opener at a sodden Stadio Olimpico on Saturday. Italy raced into a 12-point lead in Rome,...

England 48-7 Wales: Arundell celebrates hat-trick in Six Nations romp

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Henry Arundell scored a first-half hat-trick as England completely outclassed Wales to start their Six Nations campaign with an emphatic 48-7 victory at Twickenham on Saturday. A year on from earning...