Red Roses name matchday 23 for TikTok Women’s Six Nations match against Ireland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Simon Middleton has named his 23-player Red Roses matchday squad to take on Ireland at Musgrave Park, Cork (Saturday 22 April, kick-off  2.15pm and live on BBC Two). Marlie...

Billy Twelvetrees to depart Kingsholm at the end of the season.

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

After over 270 appearances in Cherry & White, club stalwart, Billy Twelvetrees, will embark on a new challenge at the conclusion of the 2022-23 season, bringing an end to his 11-year tenure at Kingsholm. Twelvetrees,...

Spain equal lowest ever World Rugby Women’s Ranking

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

On another busy weekend of women’s international rugby, England, Wales and France made it two wins out of two with victories in the Women’s Six Nations.   England and France remain in...

Women's Six Nations Preview: Scotland v Wales

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

If their 2022 encounters are anything to go by Wales’ visit to Scotland is set to be the highlight of Round 2 of the Women’s Six Nations. Ioan Cunningham’s side overturned a 12-point...

Wales Women announce squad to face Scotland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales Women’s head coach Ioan Cunningham has selected his side for the Round 2 fixture in the Women's Six Nations against Scotland at the DAM Health Stadium, Edinburgh on Saturday, April 1st (KO:...

Six Nations: Official 2023 Team of the Tournament

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The votes have been rounded up and the coveted spots in the XV have now been revealed, with seven of the pack belonging to this year’s champions. A further three are part of a backline which also...

Scotland and Exeter full-back Hogg to retire after Rugby World Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland and Exeter full-back Stuart Hogg has announced he intends to retire after this year's Rugby World Cup.   The 30-year-old this month became only the fourth player to reach a century of appearances...

Women’s Six Nations Fixtures Confirmed For 2024

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Women’s Six Nations fixtures have been confirmed. With anticipation for this year’s Championship building, Six Nations Rugby was committed to giving fans the best possible chance to look...

Red Roses name matchday 23 to play Scotland in Women’s Six Nations opener

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Simon Middleton has named his matchday 23 for England’s TikTok Women’s Six Nations opener against Scotland at Kingston Park (Saturday 25 March, KO 16:45 and live on BBC Two).  ...

Georgia equal all-time high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Georgia have closed to within 1.16 points of a historic place in the world’s top 10 after successfully defending their Rugby Europe Championship title with a 38-11 victory in Sunday’s final...