Ireland bandwagon rolls into Rome, Scotland eye France scalp
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will be expected to stay in the hunt for a Grand Slam when they resume the Six Nations against Italy while Scotland's title credentials will face a stern test in Paris. Andy Farrell's Ireland...
'Few people realise how close we came to disaster' – Wales coach Gatland keen to move on from contract dispute
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland is keen to "draw a line in the sand" ahead of Wales' Six Nations clash with England, saying the threat of strike action had taken the team "to the brink of disaster" this week. Saturday's...
Lawes set for England return, Biggar dropped as Gatland rings Wales changes
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCourtney Lawes is poised to make his England return at the Principality Stadium, while Dan Biggar drops to the bench as Warren Gatland has made nine changes to his team for the Six Nations clash on...
Wales name team for England fixture
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales senior men’s head coach Warren Gatland has named the team to play England at a sold-out Principality Stadium on Saturday 25 February (KO 4.45pm live on BBC and S4C) in the third round of...
Wales vs England is on! Nigel Walker has confirmed the current contract freeze will end next week.
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBREAKING: Wales's game against England to go ahead after players reach agreement with union! The match had been in doubt due to a potential strike by Wales players after a contractual stand...
Emotional Ritchie pays tribute to Doddie Weir after historic Scotland win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie Ritchie was full of emotion after lifting the Doddie Weir Cup, as Scotland paid a special tribute to the former lock in their first home match since he passed away. Ritchie captained Scotland...
Wales make 6 changes to face Scotland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Warren Gatland has named his Wales senior men’s team to play Scotland on Saturday 11 February (KO 4.45pm live on BBC and S4C) in the second round of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. There...
PREVIEW: Wales vs Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will want to ruin Warren Gatland's welcome home party when they face Wales at Principality Stadium in the opening match of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. The Kiwi could not have asked for a...
Gatland names Welsh side for Ireland Six Nations opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has named his Wales team to face Ireland in the Six Nations opener this Saturday. Leigh Halfpenny is in to make his first Wales start in 19 months and starts in a back three completed by...
Scarlets team to play Vodacom Bulls
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAaron Shingler takes over the captain’s armband as the Scarlets return to BKT United Rugby Championship action against the Vodacom Bulls on Friday night (19:35; BBC Wales & Viaplay). With Jonathan...
