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Ireland v Wales | Match Preview

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Both Ireland and Wales have come off great performances before the break week between Round 3 and Round 4. Ireland despatched England in a record win at Twickenham and Wales pushed Scotland all the way...

France name team to face Scotland in the 6 Nations

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

As they prepare to face Scotland, the French national rugby team has opted for continuity. The same starting fifteen as in the opening match against Ireland, the same familiar faces, the same core group...

Ireland squad named for match against Wales

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland squad for Friday's clash against Wales at a sold out Aviva Stadium. Jamison Gibson-Park will win his 50th test cap while uncapped Ulster scrum half Nathan...

Seán Edogbo Signs Two-Year Senior Contract

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Seán Edogbo will be promoted to the senior squad next season on a two-year deal. The 21-year-old back-row forward from Cobh played his age-grade...

Wales name team for away trip against Ireland

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Steve Tandy has named the Wales team to play Ireland in the fourth round of the 2026 Guinness Six Nations at the Aviva Stadium on Friday 6 March (kick-off 8.10pm, live on ITV1 and S4C).   There...

New Zealand Rugby appoints Dave Rennie as All Blacks Head Coach

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced the appointment of Dave Rennie as All Blacks Head Coach through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.  Rennie, who is...

England team to take on Italy in 2026 Guinness Six Nations

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play Italy at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday 7 March (kick-off 4.40pm GMT, live on ITV1). 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 The England team...

Ireland cannot 'pat themselves on the back', says Beirne

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tadhg Beirne says it is too early to congratulate Ireland just yet, urging them to remain focused ahead of their Six Nations clash with Wales. Ireland recorded a record win over England when they beat...

England players admitted to not pulling their weight in team meeting, says Earl

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Several England players admitted they had not pulled their weight in a team meeting intended to save their poor Six Nations campaign, back row Ben Earl has revealed. England travel to Rome to take on...

Ankle injury rules Wales' Sam Costelow out of Ireland clash

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales fly-half Sam Costelow has been ruled out of Friday's Six Nations match against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium. Costelow has not recovered from an ankle injury he sustained in the recent defeat to...