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The 31 players who could make their test debut during the Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2022 Six Nations kicks off next weekend, with the new year bringing new players who will look to make their mark on the test arena.   Defending Champions Wales have included three uncapped...

Les Bleus and Azzurri eyeing success

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Expectations for France are high after they too notched a 100 per cent record during the Autumn Nations Series and have finished as runners-up in the past two Championships. Centre and vice-captain Gaël...

Calcutta Cup capturing the imagination

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Calcutta Cup is always a special way to start the Championship and with Scotland looking to defend the trophy that they captured with their historic victory over England at Twickenham 12 months ago,...

Wales and Ireland preparing for battle

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Speaking during the morning session on the stage, fly-half Dan Biggar – who will captain Wales for the 2022 Guinness Six Nations, with usual skipper Alun Wyn Jones out injured – is eager to...

World Rugby announces Phil Davies as the new Director of Rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Davies brings a wealth of high performance, technical and people management skills to the role having spent more than 25 years coaching elite teams, including Cardiff Blues, Scarlets and Worcester Warriors...

How does England's backline line-up without Owen Farrell?

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Eddie Jones will be without the services of his captain Owen Farrell for the entirety of the 2022 Six Nations, the Australian confirmed on Wednesday.   In an interview with BBC...

England lose Owen Farrell for entire Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has confirmed that England will be without their captain, Owen Farrell, for the entire 2022 Six Nations.   Farrell suffered an ankle injury playing for Saracens and Jones has recalled...

Wales release six players

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The following players will be released to their regions and are available for selection this weekend:   Rhys Carre (Cardiff Rugby) Dillon Lewis (Cardiff Rugby) Ross Moriarty (Dragons) Gareth...

England squad update

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jonny May has withdrawn from the England men’s squad with a knee injury.  Courtney Lawes is unavailable to train this week as he is undergoing head injury return to play protocols.  Elliot...

France forced to make 10 changes to Six Nations squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The initial list of 42 players summoned by France to prepare for the 2022 Six Nations Tournament has undergone changes.     Cameron WOKI and Uini ATONIO have been ruled out due to injury.     Romain...