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Fans deserve better – Steve Borthwick wants Six Nations improvement from England

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Borthwick’s squad are aiming to blast out of the blocks. Steve Borthwick feels that England supporters “deserve better” when it comes to performances and results in the Guinness Six...

It is incredibly exciting – Warren Gatland relishing what lies ahead for Wales

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The new-look Wales squad for the Six Nations features five uncapped players. Wales will go into the Guinness Six Nations with a new-look squad containing five international rookies and a 21-year-old...

Six Premiership sides through to Champions Cup knockout stages

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The knockout ties have been finalised and eight Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides are still in the hunt for European glory. Northampton Saints finished as the only English side to go through the Investec...

Who is your pick for the 6 nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France Head coach Fabien Galthié has already lost two possible starters ahead of the Six Nations opener against Ireland on Friday week, with gritty back row Anthony Jelonch and gigantic lock Emmanuel...

Wales coach Warren Gatland excited by new generation of talent

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland says he is excited about developing a new generation of talent that will start with this season’s Guinness Six Nations campaign. Gatland has named five uncapped players in his squad...

HSBC SVNS teams ready to turn up the heat in Perth

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Captains of the best 12 men’s and women’s rugby sevens teams in the world were soaking up the sun in Perth on Wednesday ahead of the hotly anticipated third round of HSBC SVNS 2024 on 26-28...

Steve Borthwick demands different mindset for different Six Nations results

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England have underperformed in the tournament in recent years under Borthwick and his predecessor Eddie Jones. Steve Borthwick admits England’s recent record in the Guinness Six Nations is unacceptable...

Andy Farrell wants Ireland evolution not revolution in wake of World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland will be looking to defend their Six Nations title in the coming months.   Andy Farrell says he does not buy in to so-called World Cup cycles as Ireland prepare for their Guinness Six Nations...

Big blow for France as 6 nations star is injured

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France will be without the services of star back-rower Anthony Jelonch after he sustained another long-term injury. During the 2023 Six Nations, the flanker suffered an ACL injury to his left knee during...

Leicester vs Leinster: A look at the numbers

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The third round in the Champions cup saw a mammoth clash between last seasons finalists Leinster and Premiership rugby giants Leicester Tigers. The men from Ireland would put on an extremely spirited...