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Townsend backs 'competitive' Scotland to challenge for Six Nations glory

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend believes that Scotland can challenge for Six Nations glory this season as they hunt for their first title since 1999.  Scotland have finished fourth in the last two editions...

Borthwick backs Itoje to have 'massive impact' off the bench for England

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick believes Maro Itoje can have a "massive impact" off the bench in England's Six Nations opener against Wales on Saturday. Borthwick has revealed his starting XV and replacements for...

'I see day to day the work he puts in' Caelan Doris on Sam Prendergast's defence

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Caelan Doris talks about Sam Prendergast's ceiling on attack and how much work he has put in on defence.  “I have got a lot of faith in him.”Caelan Doris defends Sam Prendergast ahead...

France look to run it back, Ireland and England set to challenge

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2026 Six Nations opens on Thursday with a blockbuster meeting between France and Ireland, with those two sides having split the last four titles evenly between them. Both France (in 2022) and Ireland...

Furlong seen at Ireland's captains run

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tadhg Furlong was seen training on his own during Ireland’s captains run today, following his omission from the matchday 23 for tomorrow’s Six Nations opener against France. While the Campile...

Curtis Langdon commits to Northampton Saints

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints confirmed that hooker Curtis Langdon has signed a new deal with the Club. The 28-year-old England international has now reached exactly 50 appearances in Black, Green and Gold, after...

6 things to know ahead of the 2026 Six Nations

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2026 Six Nations kicks off tomorrow, and there are a few significant changes to look out for this year. Beyond the usual rivalries, the tournament is introducing some new officiating milestones, stadium...

Last 5 battles between France and Ireland

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

On Thursday 5 February, the Stade de France will take centre stage as the rugby world gathers for an opening fixture that feels more like a final. France taking on Ireland right in their backyard. Few...

The Ireland RWC2027 Journey

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Ireland will be looking to break their RWC Quarter Final Hoodoo in Australia next year. The tournament fixtures have been released and they will face Portugal (October 4), Scotland (October...

Sam Prendergast gets the nod for 6 Nations opener

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for Thursday night’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations opener against France in Paris (Kick-off 8.10pm Irish...