Owen Farrell leaves door open for England return and Lions place
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell expressed a desire to play rugby for as long as possible as he left the door open to a potential England return and featuring in the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour. The Saracens star is...
Scotland's 1984 Grand Slam – Part one
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s perhaps little known, but Scotland won what could be considered de facto Grand Slams in 1933 and 1938. With France having been expelled from the Five Nations Championship after 1931 over...
Six Nations record-breaker Lamaro living for the moment in Italian Rugby
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAs far as Michele Lamaro is concerned, the future has already arrived for Italian rugby. The inspirational flanker has just captained the Azzurri to their best ever Six Nations campaign, with wins over...
URC Officials for Round 12
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFRIDAY, MARCH 22 Glasgow Warriors v Cardiff Rugby Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA Referee: Frank Murphy (IRFU, 82nd league game) AR 1:...
5 standout performers in Ireland’s title-winning Six Nations side
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland claimed back-to-back Guinness Six Nations titles by beating Scotland in Dublin. Here, the PA news agency picks out five standout performers for Andy Farrell’s side during the championship. TADHG...
George North: A Wales Legend
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAs George North steps out on the international stage for the last time today, we look back at some of his achievements. Backstory George North burst on to the international stage in 2010 as an...
One of a kind George will be missed
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCareers like the one George North has had don’t get handed to you. You have to earn them. He burst onto the international scene with a bang. If the wider rugby world wasn’t familiar...
Warren Gatland hails ‘incredible’ George North ahead of international retirement
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales head coach Warren Gatland led tributes to George North after his announcement that he will retire from Test rugby following Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy. North has decided...
I’ve loved it – George North reflects on living Wales ‘dream’ after calling time
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales star George North fought back tears as he reflected on an international career that saw him “live a dream”. The 31-year-old has announced that he will retire from Test rugby after Saturday’s...
Flying winger Wade set for Kingsholm
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby is delighted to confirm the signing of Christian Wade from Top 14 club, Racing 92. The wing will link up with the Cherry & Whites ahead of the 2024/25 season. Wade made his professional...
