Munster backs Crowley's temperament
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIT HAD BEEN billed as a big question for Andy Farrell ahead of this Six Nations but when it comes down to it, there’s not much doubt about who will be wearing Ireland’s number 10 shirt in Marseille...
Menoncello returns as Italy announce 6 nation side
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly centre Tommaso Menoncello, who missed last year's Rugby World Cup through injury, was included in the country's Six Nations squad as new head coach Gonzalo Quesada selected his players on Tuesday. A...
Winners & Losers: Scotland Six Nations Squad
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Scotland team announcements for Six Nations tournament we look at some of the winners and losers. Winners: First on the list are four players who have received their first call up by Head...
Meet Billy Burns: The privilege and pressure of life as a fly-half
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor Billy Burns, life at No 10 is a complex mixture of pressure and privilege. He has been a top-flight fly-half for more than a decade now, first with Gloucester and then, for the last six years, with...
England prop Mako Vunipola announces international retirement
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 32-year-old won 79 caps for England and also represented the British and Irish Lions in nine Tests. England prop Mako Vunipola has announced his retirement from international rugby. Vunipola amassed...
Dyer returns for Italian Euro bid
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international wing Rio Dyer returns to the starting line-up as Dragons RFC face Zebre Parma in Round 3 of the EPCR Challenge Cup in Italy on Saturday (kick-off 3.15pm UK). Dyer is one of three changes...
BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...
The FFR and LNR to change terms of the provision of international players
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe FFR and the LNR have mutually agreed to change the terms of the provision of international players until the summer of 2024. The Amendment (No. 2) to the Convention concerns the 6 Tournament Nations...
Injured O’Brien Ruled Out Of Six Nations
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA neck injury will keep Jimmy O’Brien out of Ireland’s upcoming Guinness Six Nations campaign, a Leinster injury update has revealed. It is a second quick-fire injury blow for Ireland in the...
Joe Marler injury blow adds to England worries
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has front-row concerns ahead of the Six Nations. England prop Joe Marler has been ruled out of Harlequins’ Investec Champions Cup clash against Cardiff as his arm injury...
