Connacht team named for visit of Lions
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Head Coach Pete Wilkins has named his side for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with Emirates Lions at Dexcom Stadium (5.15pm). There are five changes to the side...
EVERY GAME COUNTS: Jeopardy, probability, business end & more
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT United Rugby Championship returns this weekend and with just FIVE points separating 4th and 11th place in the table – EVERY GAME COUNTS more than ever. Round 12 of the championship...
Six Nations record-breaker Lamaro living for the moment in Italian Rugby
10 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
10 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:...
George North: A Wales Legend
10 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
10 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...
North to retire from international rugby
10 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...
Wales team named for 2024 Guinness Six Nations final round
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySenior men’s head coach Warren Gatland has named the Wales XV to face Italy at Principality Stadium in the fifth and final round of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations on Saturday 16 March (KO 2.15pm live...
Wales debutants can prosper from Six Nations experience – Joe Roberts
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Roberts has no doubt that the future is bright for Wales as a testing Guinness Six Nations campaign nears its conclusion. Wales head into next Saturday’s Cardiff finale against Italy after suffering...
George North and Nick Tompkins not rocked by shock omission – Warren Gatland
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Warren Gatland has sprung a major selection surprise by omitting established centres George North and Nick Tompkins from his line-up for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with France. But...
