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World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 16-17 March, 2024

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final rounds of the Guinness Men's Six Nations and Rugby Europe Men's Championship this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland will drop...

France U20 look to finish off in style

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Tricolores and their reigning world champions host England at the end of the Tournament. With a very slim hope of final victory and before the next World Championship, Sébastien Calvet's...

France vs England Prediction and Preview

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

We look ahead to Saturday’s 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations match at Groupama Stadium, Lyon with our France vs England prediction and preview. After below-par openings to this year’s...

Match Day Programme: Ireland vs Scotland

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland had a big opportunity to become the first Six Nations side to record back-to-back Grand Slams but were reminded why such a feat is all but impossible after a stellar England performance in Twickenham...

Bonus points ‘promote positive rugby’ – Six Nations boss says format set to stay

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six Nations chief executive Tom Harrison insists bonus points are unlikely to be abandoned if it transpires that Ireland win this year’s tournament despite claiming fewer victories than England. England’s...

France take rare selection step for England

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

France have kept faith with the side that defeated Wales in their previous Six Nations clash as they prepare to welcome England on ‘Super Saturday’. Head coach Fabien Galthie has taken the...

I’ve loved it – George North reflects on living Wales ‘dream’ after calling time

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales star George North fought back tears as he reflected on an international career that saw him “live a dream”. The 31-year-old has announced that he will retire from Test rugby after Saturday’s...

Iain Henderson gives his verdict on Dan McFarland departure and new Ulster rugby boss

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster skipper Iain Henderson is excited to work under new interim boss Richie Murphy in the coming weeks. Henderson was in the Ireland bubble, fighting for his place, while his province underwent a change...

U20 Men's squad to face France named

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mark Mapletoft and Andy Titterrell have named their final matchday squad of the 2024 Under-20 Men’s Six Nations Championship as England U20 Men travel to France in Round 5. The U20 Men play...

Sharks confirm signings of Springboks Trevor Nyakane and Jason Jenkins

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks have added two more Springboks to their burgeoning ranks with the signings of Trevor Nyakane and Jason Jenkins. The Durban franchise took to social media to reveal two-time World...