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Six New Stars to Watch in the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Our friends who are expert Opta data editors pick out one unheralded player from each of the teams to keep an eye on as the 2024 Guinness Six Nations Championship kicks-off this weekend. You...

RG Snyman set to return early from injury

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

RG Snyman is in line for his first appearance of the season for Munster next week, after returning to full training with the province. Snyman, who hasn't played since undergoing shoulder/chest surgery...

Erasmus signed to 2027 as Bok coaching team confirmed

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rassie Erasmus – the mastermind behind the Springboks’ back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles of 2019 and 2023 – has returned to the role of head coach for the next four years, following...

France v Ireland Preview

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations will kick off with a bang in Marseille on Friday night when France host Ireland. A battle between the two most recent Grand Slam champions should deliver...

Murphy Names Ireland U20s Team For Six Nations Opener In France

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Richie Murphy has named his Ireland U20s Match Day Squad, sponsored by PwC, for the opening match of the U20 Six Nations against France in Aix-en-Provence on Saturday night (Kick-off 9.10pm...

Andy Farrell wants Ireland to be courageous in Six Nations opener against France

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Farrell has handed starts to Test rookies Joe McCarthy, Calvin Nash and Jack Crowley. Andy Farrell has urged Ireland to be courageous when they take on formidable pre-tournament favourites France in a...

EPCR announces venues for 2025 and 2026 finals

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

EPCR is delighted to announce that Cardiff and Bilbao have been selected as host cities for the tournament organiser’s prestigious 2025 and 2026 Finals Weekends. Following a highly competitive...

Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face France In Marseille

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Friday night’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations opener against France in Marseille (Kick-off 9pm local time/8pm...

Andrew Porter opens up about his struggles in Six Nations: Full Contact

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

After months of anticipation the Six Nations: Full Contact series has finally landed on Netflix – and it has got the entire rugby world talking. The Six Nations championship is one of the...

Bulls confirm date, time and venue for Lyon clash

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom Bulls’ kick-off time and date for their round of 16 clash against Lyon has now been confirmed. The Tshwane-based side will welcome to the capital their French counterparts for what is...