Wales Woman Six Nations squad announced as six uncapped players called up

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales coach Ioan Cunningham has announced his 36-strong squad for the upcoming 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations, with six uncapped players making the final cut.   Centre Hannah Jones will...

Ireland 37-Man Squad to Assemble Ahead of Round 4 Trip to Edinburgh

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland squad reassembled last night ahead of Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations Round 4 clash away to Scotland at BT Murrayfield (Kick-off 3pm).   37 players will commence preparations...

Scotland lock Gilchrist given three-week ban for red card against France

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Grant Glichrist will miss the rest of the Six Nations after the Scotland lock was given a three-week ban for his red card against France. Gilchrist was given his marching orders for a dangerous tackle...

Les Bleus back to winning ways with bonus-point victory

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

France got back to winning ways in the Six Nations with a 32-21 bonus-point victory over Scotland at the Stade de France. Scotland headed into Sunday's game having opened the competition with back-to-back...

Ireland two steps from Grand Slam glory as Farrell hails Rome visitors for winning 'proper Test match'

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell was relieved Ireland "found a way" to overcome an impressive Italy side as his team stayed on course for a Grand Slam by winning 34-20 in Rome. Mack Hansen crossed for two tries, including...

Haouas replaces suspended Atonio for France, Watson back for Scotland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

France head coach Fabien Galthie has selected Mohamed Haouas as the replacement for the suspended Uini Atonio for France's Six Nations clash with Scotland. Atonio was handed a three-week ban...

Rebels Sign Taniela Tupou

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Melbourne Rebels and Rugby Australia have confirmed Wallabies’ star Taniela Tupou has officially joined the Rebels on a multi-year deal.     Tupou will arrive in Melbourne at...

Javan Sebastian to join Edinburgh next season

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Javan Sebastian is to join Edinburgh Rugby for next season, the Scarlets can confirm.   The 28-year-old tight-head prop has played 64 games for the Scarlets over two spells, sandwiching a season...

Ireland extend their lead at the top of the World Rugby Rankings

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Unusually there were no positional changes in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings despite there being a full programme of fixtures in the Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship.     However,...

Six Nations Preview: Scotland vs Wales

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland will be looking to finally back up an opening-weekend Six Nations win when they welcome Warren Gatland's Wales to Murrayfield on Saturday.   While Scotland retained the Calcutta Cup by...