Emotional Ritchie pays tribute to Doddie Weir after historic Scotland win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie Ritchie was full of emotion after lifting the Doddie Weir Cup, as Scotland paid a special tribute to the former lock in their first home match since he passed away. Ritchie captained Scotland...
Six Nations Preview: England Vs Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo teams looking to get off the mark in 2023 meet in an intriguing Twickenham tussle on Sunday afternoon as England welcome Italy. The home side’s new era under Steve Borthwick got off to a dramatic...
Owen Farrell starts at 10 as Marcus Smith drops to the bench for Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland take on the Azzurri at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday (3pm KO), where Henry Slade returns to the team at outside centre, with Ollie Lawrence named inside centre. Captain Owen Farrell moves...
Six Nations Preview: Scotland vs Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland will be looking to finally back up an opening-weekend Six Nations win when they welcome Warren Gatland's Wales to Murrayfield on Saturday. While Scotland retained the Calcutta Cup by...
U20 Six Nations Preview: Scotland Vs Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland and Wales are looking to bounce back from defeats in Round 1 when they collide at Scotstoun Stadium in the 2023 Under-20 Six Nations. Byron Hayward’s side put in a promising display...
U20 Six Nations Preview: England vs Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs round two of the Under-20 Six Nations fast approaches, Kingsholm Stadium prepares itself for an all-action clash between England and Italy. England will be looking to continue their unbeaten start...
David Ribbans to leave Saints at end of 2022/23 season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can confirm that David Ribbans will depart the Club at the end of the 2022/23 season. The 27-year-old lock has pulled on the Black, Green and Gold jersey 115 times to date,...
Duhan van der Merwe makes for great viewing
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is at Edinburgh that Duhan van der Merwe has grown to become one of the most powerful and lethal wingers in world rugby, and it is in the United Rugby Championship that his superhuman capabilities are...
England retain 29-player squad for Italy clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has retained a 29-player squad ahead of his England side’s Guinness Six Nations match against Italy. England take on the Azzurri at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday 12 February (3pm...
Nick David a leading threat among Champions Cup attackers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Champions Cup pool stage now over, we take a look at the notable individual attacking statistics from the first four rounds of fixtures this season and Harlequins back Nick David stands out, topping...
