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George North: A Wales Legend

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

As 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...

SA Rugby appoints GM into new high-performance role

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dave Wessels, the former coach of Super Rugby teams, the Western Force and Melbourne Rebels, has been appointed to a new role of General Manager for High Performance Rugby at SA Rugby. Wessels,...

Match Preview: Ireland V Scotland

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland will clinch the 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations with a win over Scotland Ireland can secure successive Guinness Men’s Six Nations crowns with a win against Scotland in Dublin...

France vs England Prediction and Preview

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

We look ahead to Saturday’s 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations match at Groupama Stadium, Lyon with our France vs England prediction and preview. After below-par openings to this year’s...

I’ve loved it – George North reflects on living Wales ‘dream’ after calling time

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales 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...

Iain Henderson gives his verdict on Dan McFarland departure and new Ulster rugby boss

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster 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...

Werner Kok to sign with Ulster

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The powerful South African Sharks winger and former World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year will join the province on a two-year deal in the summer. A destructive and dynamic winger, who is...

Sharks confirm signings of Springboks Trevor Nyakane and Jason Jenkins

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks have added two more Springboks to their burgeoning ranks with the signings of Trevor Nyakane and Jason Jenkins. The Durban franchise took to social media to reveal two-time World...

North to retire from international rugby

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

George North has confirmed he will retire from international rugby following Wales’ final Six Nations match in the 2024 Championship against Italy on 16 March at Principality Stadium. Speaking on...

Munster To Play All Blacks XV

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby are pleased to confirm that the province will take on the All Blacks XV on Saturday November 2nd at Thomond Park (5.30pm). Since the redevelopment of Thomond Park in 2008, Munster Rugby...