World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 16-17 March, 2024
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final rounds of the Guinness Men's Six Nations and Rugby Europe Men's Championship this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland will drop...
France U20 look to finish off in style
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Tricolores and their reigning world champions host England at the end of the Tournament. With a very slim hope of final victory and before the next World Championship, Sébastien Calvet's...
Match Day Programme: Ireland vs Scotland
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland had a big opportunity to become the first Six Nations side to record back-to-back Grand Slams but were reminded why such a feat is all but impossible after a stellar England performance in Twickenham...
Scotland team named for 2024 Guinness mens Six Nations finale
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyStafford McDowall is poised for a first taste of Guinness Men’s Six Nations action after being named as one of two changes to head coach Gregor Townsend’s starting team to face Ireland...
Grant Gilchrist urges Scotland to embrace pressure and hit back from Italy shock
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGrant Gilchrist has told his Scotland colleagues to embrace the pressure of having to produce a positive response against Ireland on Saturday as they bid to banish “a dark couple of days” following...
Bonus points ‘promote positive rugby’ – Six Nations boss says format set to stay
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySix Nations chief executive Tom Harrison insists bonus points are unlikely to be abandoned if it transpires that Ireland win this year’s tournament despite claiming fewer victories than England. England’s...
France take rare selection step for England
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have kept faith with the side that defeated Wales in their previous Six Nations clash as they prepare to welcome England on ‘Super Saturday’. Head coach Fabien Galthie has taken the...
Iain Henderson gives his verdict on Dan McFarland departure and new Ulster rugby boss
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster skipper Iain Henderson is excited to work under new interim boss Richie Murphy in the coming weeks. Henderson was in the Ireland bubble, fighting for his place, while his province underwent a change...
Murphy Names Ireland U20s Team For Six Nations Finale
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Richie Murphy has named his Ireland U20s Match Day Squad, sponsored by PwC, for Friday night’s U20 Six Nations finale against Scotland at a sold-out Virgin Media...
Grant Gilchrist urges Scotland to embrace pressure and hit back from Italy shock
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Scots have been heavily criticised after losing 31-29 in Rome. G rant Gilchrist has told his Scotland colleagues to embrace the pressure of having to produce a positive response against Ireland on...
