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...
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...
North to retire from international rugby
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge 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...
Onisi Ratave remains a Benetton Lion
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby locks down its left wing for another two years. The green and white franchise is pleased to announce the contract renewal of Onisi Ratave until 30 June 2026 . The Fijian...
URC Round 11 Review
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster leading the way again League leaders Leinster are looking to learn the lessons from last season as they set their sights on their first silverware in three years. Leo Cullen’s team top...
Emirates Lions too strong for Hollywoodbets Sharks
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hollywoodbets Sharks' disappointing Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign continued as they were beaten 40-10 by the Emirates Lions in Johannesburg. The Lions ran in tries from scrum-half...
EVERY GAME COUNTS: Jeopardy for Ospreys, Big Benetton test & more
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT United Rugby Championship returns this weekend and with just SEVEN points separating second and ninth place in the table – EVERY GAME COUNTS more than ever. Round 11 of the championship...
URC Origins: Cardiff star Ellis Bevan doing his bit for the grassroots game
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe URC Origin Rounds are firmly focussed on supporting the grassroots game and Cardiff Rugby’s Ellis Bevan is certainly doing just that. The Arms Park scrum-half has taken up a role as an assistant...
Talking points as Ireland look to continue Grand Slam hunt against winless Wales
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland face their next challenge on Saturday in the quest for historic back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams. Andy Farrell’s team tackle Wales in Dublin, having taken pole position following bonus-point...
