Alun-Wyn Jones rugby player
Alun-Wyn Jones rugby player

Alun Wyn Jones

19th Sep 1985 1.98m/121kg No 5 Lock

When the Lions won down under

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

It has been 12 long years since the mighty British & Irish Lions toured the land down under, and this year they return to Australia where they last reigned supreme, securing the teams last series win....

Conor Murray Joins Munster 200 Club

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

In Saturday’s United Rugby Championship Round 14 clash with Connacht at MacHale Park, Castlebar, Conor Murray made his 200th appearance for the province. From Patrickswell, Co. Limerick, Murray...

‘Unwavering’ Gilchrist signs up for 15th season

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh Rugby is delighted to announce that club stalwart Grant Gilchrist has signed a one-year contract extension, committing his future to his boyhood club for a remarkable 15th season. The...

Cian Healy Becomes Irelands most capped 6Nations Player

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Prop Cian Healy has made history and leapfrogged fellow countryman Brian O'Driscoll and became Irelands most capped 6Nations player after making his 66th appearance tonight in the round 2 fixture...

World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five legends of the game

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has announced that five players spread across sevens and 15s will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on 24 November.   The contributions...

All Blacks icon poised for shock Test comeback

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks legend Sam Whitelock is considering a shock comeback to the international arena, according to a New Zealand Herald report. The Herald reported that new All Blacks coach Scott Robertson had...

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

1 year 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...

North to retire from international rugby

1 year 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...

Rob Howley demands ‘comfort in the chaos’ from Wales in Ireland showdown

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales last won a Six Nations away game against Ireland in 2012. Rob Howley says Wales will aim to create rugby chaos when they face what most people believe is mission improbable against Ireland on Saturday. Wales...

Key talking points as England host Wales in Guinness Six Nations clash

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fierce rivals England and Wales continue their Guinness Six Nations campaigns with an eagerly-awaited clash at Twickenham. England kicked off with a narrow victory over Italy in Rome, while Wales almost...