England will ensure Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has right support ahead of Wales match
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFeyi-Waboso could make his first appearance against the country of his birth on Saturday. England will take special care with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso this week knowing the exciting Exeter wing is closing...
Wales and Lions great ‘The King’ Barry John dies aged 79
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn inspired the British and Irish Lions’ famous 1971 series victory over the All Blacks. Barry John, the Welsh rugby union great who was crowned ‘The King’ after inspiring the Lions’...
Finn Russell hails Scotland for ‘holding tough’ to resist wild Wales fightback
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a first victory in Cardiff since 2002 for Scotland after a Guinness Six Nations thriller. Scotland captain Finn Russell reflected on a range of emotions after his team ended their Cardiff hoodoo...
Scotland hold off thrilling Wales fightback to end win drought
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe visitors led 27-0 shortly after half-time but eventually won by just a single point. Scotland ended 22 years of hurt in Cardiff after they thwarted a spectacular Wales fightback to win an extraordinary...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 2-4 February, 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening rounds of the Guinness Men's Six Nations and the Rugby Europe Championship this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland will close...
Scotland squad named for 2024 Guinness Mens Six Nations opener in Cardiff
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Gregor Townsend has named his squad to face Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff for the opening round of this year’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations. Scotland...
They bring a lot of energy – Wales’ Ryan Elias hails impact of ‘sharp’ new boys
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew-look Wales face Scotland in their Six Nations opener. Ryan Elias has praised Wales’ Six Nations newcomers and their impact on a squad preparing for Saturday’s tournament opener against...
Wales U20s announce squad for Scotland 6 Nations opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales 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...
EPCR announces venues for 2025 and 2026 finals
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEPCR is delighted to announce that Cardiff and Bilbao have been selected as host cities for the tournament organiser’s prestigious 2025 and 2026 Finals Weekends. Following a highly competitive...
Borthwicks uncapped recruits
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCHANDLER 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...