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Reds change four for Waratahs clash

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Reds have made four changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s away match against the Waratahs in Sydney. Ryan Smith will make his starting debut at lock, while the versatile...

England to conduct 'brutally honest' Six Nations review but won't rush decision on Jones future

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones will be given time to provide his assessment of the Six Nations as England consider possible changes before the 2023 World Cup.     England will conduct a "brutally honest" internal...

Galthie accuses Wales players over Willemse red as Fickou targets Scots

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France were hindered by Paul Willemse's red against Wales, an incident Fabien Galthie discussed at length after a dramatic Six Nations win.     France coach Fabien Galthie accused Wales'...

Ibanez hails France belief after last-gasp win over Wales

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France scored two late tries to deny Wales the Grand Slam and keep their hopes of winning the Six Nations alive in Paris.     Raphael Ibanez paid tribute to France's unbreakable belief after...

Wales pay the penalty as France dash Grand Slam hopes at the death

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It seemed Wales were certain to win a Six Nations Grand Slam, but France – and Brice Dulin in particular – had other ideas.     So near and yet so far for Wales, who...

Aaron Shingler re-signs for Scarlets

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Scarlets have announced that Wales international back-rower Aaron Shingler has signed a new contract.     Shingler made his long-awaited comeback from a health issue against Munster earlier...

Five Uncapped Players Named In Ireland’s Women’s Six Nations Squad

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland coaching group have included five uncapped players in a squad  of 35 for the upcoming Women’s Six Nations Championship.     All five have been capped at 7s...

Ken Ownes responds to Fabien Galthie's comments

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Welsh hooker Ken Owens has issued a response to certain comments made by French head coach Fabien Galthie in the wake of Les Bleus’ victory over the men in red over the weekend.   Galthie...

Maitland and Jonny Gray miss out on selection for French clash

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has left out winger Sean Maitland and second-row Jonny Gray for Scotland’s postponed Round 3 clash with France on Friday.   Because the fixture falls outside...

Latest World Rankings: Les Bleus get World Rugby Men’s Ranking bonus

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a thrilling end to round five of the Six Nations 2021, France are still in contention for a first Championship title since 2010.       Saturday’s dramatic 32-30 win...