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Six Nations Hookers Ranked

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Having a strong scrum and accurate line out are key to making a good team great, without them you will struggle to be a dominant force in the game. Here is a look at the line out data from this years tournament...

Edwards hails France's resilience in 'crazy England game'

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

France defence coach Shaun Edwards was thrilled to come out on top in "another crazy game" in the Six Nations, as a win over England secured the title. Ireland had put the pressure on France after...

Louis Bielle-Biarrey - The Record Breaker

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

An electrifying chaotic, heart-stopping masterpiece are the words we would use to describe the 2026 Six Nations Championship. From start to end, it was nothing short of entertaining and while each team...

Hame Faiva announces retirement from rugby

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Red Bulls hooker Hame Faiva has thanked the club and its supporters on the day he announced his retirement from rugby.   The 31-year-old has called time on a career which has seen him...

Gonzalo Quesada names the Italy squad for Saturday's clash at Principality Stadium in Cardiff

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Quesada, Head Coach of Italy has made three changes to the starting lineup that beat England.  The only change among the attacking midfielders is Alessandro Fusco, who returns to the midfield alongside...

Fletcher Anderson to skipper Scarlets in Galway

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fletcher Anderson will lead the Scarlets for the first time in Friday’s rescheduled BKT United Rugby Championship clash with Connacht in Galway (19:45; Premier Sports).   The 23-year-old No....

McAllister to make senior debut as Ulster take on Edinburgh

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his Ulster match day squad to face Edinburgh in tomorrow’s rescheduled BKT United Rugby Championship Round 2 at Hive Stadium. (KO: 7.45pm) Academy...

Wales team for Six Nations finale against Italy

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Steve Tandy has named the Wales team to play Italy on ‘Super Saturday’ in the fifth and final round of the 2026 Guinness Six Nations on 14 March (kick-off 4.40pm, live on BBC1 and...

'Banged up' Wainwright set to feature for Wales against Italy

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales' number eight Aaron Wainwright is "banged up" but set to feature in their Six Nations finale against Italy on Saturday. Wainwright has been an ever-present in the Wales starting line-up...

Chessum replaces Underhill at flank for England

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play France at Stade de France on Saturday 14 March (kick-off 8.10pm GMT, live on ITV1).Maro Itoje will captain a side with just one...