Calvin Nash and Ciaran Frawley on track to be fit for Scotland showdown

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland pair Calvin Nash and Ciaran Frawley are on track to feature in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations title decider with Scotland, according to assistant coach Simon Easterby. Munster wing Nash,...

Adam Beard calls on Wales to stand and be counted against Italy

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Adam Beard says there can be no “ifs or buts” for Wales when it comes to dealing with the pressure of a Guinness Six Nations wooden-spoon showdown against Italy. Wales are one defeat away...

A look at 3 exciting Six Nations weekends following a memorable fourth round

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2024 Guinness Six Nations burst into life with a memorable fourth round of action that produced thrilling victories for Italy, England and France. Here, Ultimate Rugby looks at three of the most exciting...

Six Nations Round 4 Team of the Week

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

An incredible round of fixtures with two upsets on Saturday with Italy and England beating Scotland and Ireland respectively and Wales close to upsetting France on Sunday. Picking the team of the week...

Kyle Steyn at the end of a great Scotland attack

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kyle Steyn scores for Scotland after they smashed Italy out the game in the opening 15 minutes with 73% of their rucks between 0-3 seconds Pace and precision 👊#AsOne pic.twitter.com/M1SrrRzBGG —...

Match Day Programme: Italy vs Scotland

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fixture: Italy vs Scotland Venue: Stade Olimpico, Rome  Kick-off: 15:00 (GMT) Referee: Angus Gardner Assistant Referees: Karl Dickson (Eng) and Adam Leal (Eng) TMO: Marius...

Patience the key as Vintcent targets Scotland

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ross Vintcent has had to be patient as he takes his first steps in international rugby during the 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations. The Italy back-rower made his debut off the bench away to Ireland in...

Mcinally: Memories of Massimo mean a lot to me

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

There’s a lot of resonance behind the trophy Scotland and Italy compete for. The Cuttitta Cup is named after Massimo Cuttitta, the former Italy captain and Scotland scrum coach who passed away three...

George North and Nick Tompkins not rocked by shock omission – Warren Gatland

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales boss Warren Gatland has sprung a major selection surprise by omitting established centres George North and Nick Tompkins from his line-up for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with France. But...

Bigi called up to replace injured Manfredi for Scotland clash

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Marco Manfredi will not be available for Italy's match against Scotland after Zebre Parma hooker underwent instrumental tests on the morning of Monday 4 March which highlighted a muscular distraction...