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Hat-trick hero Kinghorn ensures hosts finish on a high

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Blair Kinghorn scored three tries as Scotland rounded off their Six Nations campaign with a 26-14 bonus-point win over Italy to all but seal third place in this year's championship. Gregor Townsend's...

The Breakdown – Ireland chase Grand Slam and Sexton wants record, but France lurk with intent

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland can make it a glorious farewell to the Six Nations for record-chasing captain Johnny Sexton as they chase a Grand Slam on Saturday, with England their visitors.   It will be Ireland's...

Preview: Ireland v England

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dublin is ready for one hell of a party. 140 years since the first Home Nations was played, Ireland stand on the precipice of a first Grand Slam in their biggest city – and on St.Patrick’s...

Preview: France v Wales

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The last time Warren Gatland and Shaun Edwards were both involved in a Guinness Six Nations encounter, Wales were clinching the Grand Slam against Ireland. Fast-forward four years and the two will be...

Six Nations: Townsend confident Scotland can cope without Russell and Hogg

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is confident his side can cope without injured backs Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg against Italy this weekend.   Townsend's side welcome bottom team Italy to Murrayfield...

World Rugby Men's Rankings Preview: 18-19 March, 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of matches in the Guinness Six Nations and Rugby Europe 2023 this weekend.      Permutation highlights:   Neither...

Doris and Sheehan fit for Ireland as England recall Farrell

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Caelan Doris and Dan Sheehan have been passed fit to start Ireland's Grand Slam decider against England at the Aviva Stadium on the final weekend of Six Nations action. The pair were two of five Ireland...

England side to face Ireland in the Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Captain Owen Farrell will start at fly half, Manu Tuilagi returns to the side at inside centre with Henry Slade at outside centre. There is a first England start for Henry Arundell on the left wing, Anthony...

Ireland Squad Named For Guinness Six Nations Super Saturday

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland will take on England at a sold-out Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening (Kick-off 5pm) for the chance to claim the Guinness Six Nations Championship title, the Triple Crown and a fourth...

France name team to face Wales

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France will welcome Uini Atonio back from suspension for the final game of their Six Nations campaign against Wales, who have made six changes for their trip to the Stade de France.   Atonio was...