Wales U20s announce squad for Scotland 6 Nations opener

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales U20 head coach Richard Whiffin has named his squad to face Scotland in the opening game of the U20 Six Nations at Colwyn Bay on Friday (KO 6.45pm, LIVE S4C). The side will be captained by Dragons...

Borthwicks uncapped recruits

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

CHANDLER CUNNINGHAM-SOUTH Position: Back Row Club: Harlequins Chandler Cunningham-South was born in Sidcup and at the age of four his family emigrated to New Zealand where he went on to train with the...

Scotland Team Preview: Men’s Six Nations 2024

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland started their Guinness Six Nations campaign in style in 2023, with a Calcutta Cup victory at Twickenham and a record win against Wales seeing them win their opening two matches of a campaign for...

Springboks look to scoop up former All Black into coaching staff

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

According to reports, the Springboks are set to sign former All Blacks flyhalf Tony Brown as an attack coach – and if they get this right, it will be a huge boost for the South Africans. Another...

New Georgia coach Richard Cockerill: There should be more opportunities for up and coming rugby nations

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Richard Cockerill has insisted that teams like Georgia deserve more opportunities at international level in the Englishman’s first comments as Los Lelos boss. The former Leicester Tigers head coach...

Snowsill: Allianz Premiership Womens Rugby stars forging the way for inaugural Lions squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Bristol Bears and Wales fly-half Elinor Snowsill is confident Allianz Premiership Women’s Rugby home nation stars will be at forefront of the newly formed British & Irish Lions women’s...

Gregor Townsend undecided on Scotland captain amid Jamie Ritchie fitness battle

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Townsend announced his 39-man squad for the tournament on Tuesday with nobody listed as skipper. Gregor Townsend revealed he is still to decide whether Jamie Ritchie will captain Scotland for the upcoming...

Ireland announce squad to defend six nations title

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has today named a 34-player Ireland squad for the upcoming Guinness Men’s Six Nations, with Peter O’Mahony named to captain the team for the...

Borthwick names 36-player Guinness Six Nations training squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player training squad for the forthcoming 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations Championship which begins on Saturday 3 February when England play...

Match Preview: Townsend points to youth as Exeter Chiefs host Glasgow Warriors

1 year ago by epcrugby.com

Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Stu Townsend has lauded the club’s young players who have stepped up in the Investec Champions Cup this season ahead of their Round 3 match against Glasgow Warriors. The...