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Preview: Italy U20s vs Wales U20s

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy host Wales at the Stadio Comunale di Monigo on Friday evening, with both sides looking to end their run of defeats.  The visitors’ most recent triumph in this competition came six matches...

Team Announcement: Italy vs Wales

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two teams looking to kickstart their 2023 Guinness Six Nations campaigns meet in Rome on Saturday as Italy and Wales get Round 4 off to a flyer.   Italy sit one place ahead of their visitors...

Boks set World Cup squad announcement date

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  SA Rugby have confirmed the official day for the naming of the Springboks’ 33-man squad to defend South Africa’s Rugby World Cup title in France this year.     Speaking...

EVOLUTION OF THE LINEOUT | 1967 - 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A look back at a key component of the game. The Lineout.  

New and returning faces named for Scotland U20s squad to face Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Kenny Murray has made four changes to his starting side ahead of round four of the 2023 Under-20 Six Nations. This mix of new and returning faces will join the team for this Friday’s...

Wales Woman Six Nations squad announced as six uncapped players called up

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales coach Ioan Cunningham has announced his 36-strong squad for the upcoming 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations, with six uncapped players making the final cut.   Centre Hannah Jones will...

Ireland 37-Man Squad to Assemble Ahead of Round 4 Trip to Edinburgh

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland squad reassembled last night ahead of Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations Round 4 clash away to Scotland at BT Murrayfield (Kick-off 3pm).   37 players will commence preparations...

Shaun Connor has joined the Wales Women's coaching team

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales Women’s senior team have appointed Shaun Connor as their new full-time attack and kicking coach ahead of the forthcoming Six Nations campaign.   The former Dragons and Russia coach...

Connacht's Alex Wootton announces retirement

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex Wootton has confirmed his retirement from Professional rugby at the end of the season.   'Woots' has spent three years at Connacht Rugby, joining initially on a one-year long deal from Munster...

Scotland lock Gilchrist given three-week ban for red card against France

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Grant Glichrist will miss the rest of the Six Nations after the Scotland lock was given a three-week ban for his red card against France. Gilchrist was given his marching orders for a dangerous tackle...