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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...

Andy Farrell's Midfield Options For England

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell will need to change his midfield partnership of Robbie Henshaw and Garry Ringrose for the clash with Eddie Jones' England at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.   Garry Ringrose has been...

Changes to the Ireland squad

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland have been forced to make some changes to their squad for the upcoming final round of the 2021 Six Nations.   James Ryan will be unavailable for the fixture due to his HIA test and will be...

Latest World Rankings: England Reclaim Third, Ireland Climb

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There are no less than seven changes in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings this week following the action in the Rugby Europe Championship and the Six Nations.   Wins over France and Scotland...

Six Nations Team of the Week - Round Four

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following another thrilling weekend in the Six Nations, we pick our team of the weekend.    1. Cyril Baille - France    The first place in our team of the week goes to the French...

Six Nations 2021: Scotland 24-27 Ireland

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Johnny Sexton kicked a late penalty to make sure Ireland once again got the better of Scotland in the Six Nations, the visitors running out 27-24 winners at Murrayfield on Sunday. Scotland...

Five Players Who Would Have Impressed Gatland At Murrayfield

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Johnny Sexton kicked a late penalty to see Ireland to victory over Scotland in the Six Nations on Sunday, the visitors running out 27-24 winners at Murrayfield.   Gregor Townsend's men fought...

'Please Johnny, Johnny Don't be scared.' - Romain Poite

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Referee Romain Poite eased Johnny Sexton's concerns in the clash with Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.   The French referee was heard clearly telling the Irish captain not to be 'scared' after...