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Six Nations confirms the completion of £365 million deal

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six Nations Rugby, the official organising body of the Six Nations Championships and Autumn Internationals, has confirmed the completion of a long-term strategic partnership with CVC Fund VII,...

Murray set to return for Scotland test

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Conor Murray is set to return for Ireland this weekend's Six Nations clash with Scotland in Edinburgh.   The 31-year-old has missed Ireland’s last two games against France and Italy due to...

How France Could Line Up Against England

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fabien Galthie will have to make a few changes to his side that beat Ireland in round two of the Six Nations.  Due to a covid outbreak in the French camp, the clash against Scotland in round three...

Johnny Sexton Press Conference

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland Captain spoke to media on Wednesday as the squad build towards a Round 4 showdown against Scotland at Murrayfield.        

Rory Best urges Gatland to look to Russell

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Ireland captain Rory Best has spoken up about the potential value that Scottish flyhalf Finn Russell could provide in the Lions camp, if given a chance by head coach Warren Gatland.   This,...

UK Treasury backs Lions "home tour"

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The UK treasury is reportedly willing to back a home tour for the British & Irish Lions tour later this year.   With the original plan of the Lions touring to South Africa dwindling more and...