Calcutta Cup capturing the imagination
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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 RugbySpeaking 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...
Owen Farrell in doubt Six Nations opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones will be sweating over the fitness of England captain and centre Owen Farrell ahead of the Six Nations opener at Murrayfield. Farrell had returned to training following an...
Andy Farrell names his 37 player squad for Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell and the Ireland coaching group have named a 37 player squad ahead of the 2022 Six Nations Championship which commences in early February. The squad will be captained by Johnny Sexton...
Scotland announce 2022 Six Nations squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has named five uncapped players in his 39-man squad for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations including Saracens back-rower Andy Christie and London Irish scrum-half Ben White. Rory...
Six players who stuck their hands up for an Ireland Six Nations call up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a successful weekend for Leinster, Munster and Ulster in the Champions Cup with wins over Montpellier, Castres, and Northampton Saints while Connacht suffered a heartbreaking defeat...
England to face Springboks without overseas stars this November - report
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Jacques Nienaber will reportedly be without some of his star players for South Africa's final end of year tour clash against England. According to the South African newspaper,...
Ins, outs and the latest rugby rumours
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe recap some of the top stories, rumours and recently confirmed. Leone Nakarawa attracting interest in England Leone Nakawara has been linked with a move to the Premiership. Midi...
England's 2022 Autumn Nations Series schedule announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe recent announcement of England’s 2022 Autumn Nations Series schedule sees them gain some much-valued experience ahead of the 2023 World Cup in France as they will do battle with two teams (Argentina...
Midi Olympique's Team of the Year: Five Frenchman, Three All Blacks, One Irishman
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRenowned French bi-weekly rugby newspaper Midi Olympique have released their 2021 Team of the Year. The publication has included one Irishman, one Australian, one Scotsman, two South Africans,...
