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How Ireland could line up against France

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a comprehensive victory over Wales in round one of the Six Nations, Ireland head to France in what could prove to be a Championship deciding encounter.     Ireland have now won...

Dan Biggar to become Wales' ninth test centurion

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales captain Dan Biggar is all set to become the ninth Welsh player to play 100 Tests on Saturday.   The 32-year-old is set to lead his country for the second time and earn his 100th test...

Leigh Halfpenny joins Wales U20s coaching set-up

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales and Lions star Leigh Halfpenny has been brought in to help the Wales U20s team with their kicking.     The 33-year-old Scarlets full-back has been on the sidelines for...

URC confirm Round 6 & 7 matches

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eight United Rugby Championship games postponed over November and December that were due to take place in South Africa have been rescheduled for two weekends in March. These R6 and R7 fixtures involve...

England Squad Update

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Waps' Joe Launchbury has been added to the England squad for Lewis Ludlam, who has suffered a rib injury.     Welcome back @joe_launch 🌹Get well soon @LewisLudlam. pic.twitter.com/MmFAclz8uc —...

Boks’ home Test schedule for 2022 confirmed

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks are scheduled to face Wales in three Test matches in the Incoming Series in July, before hosting the All Blacks and Argentina in the Rugby Championship in August and September, SA Rugby...

Slipper re-signs with Brumbies, Rugby Australia until end of 2023

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia have announced Wallabies centurion James Slipper has re-committed to Australian Rugby and the Brumbies until the end of 2023.     The most-capped Test prop in Wallaby...

On This Day in 2021: 'Pivac counts cost of Wales win as Farrell expects 'stalwart' O'Mahony response'

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wayne Pivac will have to reassemble his Wales squad for the game with Scotland after their win over Ireland came at a cost.   Wales are set to be without four players for their Six Nations clash...

Scotland injury update

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland have suffered a significant blow with the news that workhorse flanker Jamie Ritchie has been ruled out of their Round 2 clash with Wales in Cardiff.   Ritchie left the field during the...

England look to 2020 campaign for motivation

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As with the rest of the England team, hooker Jamie George and scrumhalf Ben Youngs are smarting after Saturday’s 3-point loss to Scotland. However, the experienced pair are looking to history for...