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2023

Scotland team named for 2024 Guinness mens Six Nations finale

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stafford McDowall is poised for a first taste of Guinness Men’s Six Nations action after being named as one of two changes to head coach Gregor Townsend’s starting team to face Ireland...

Warren Gatland hails ‘incredible’ George North ahead of international retirement

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales 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

10 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...

North to retire from international rugby

10 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...

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso smart to report concussion symptoms – Richard Wigglesworth

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has prioritised his health over the prospect of facing France after self-reporting symptoms of concussion. Attack coach Richard Wigglesworth revealed Feyi-Waboso has...

Hume, O’Toole and Reffell commit to Ulster

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

James Hume, Tom O’Toole and Sean Reffell are set to remain with the province for the coming years. After captaining his home province to a bonus-point win at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday...

England heading in right direction overall under Steve Borthwick – Jamie George

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jamie George conceded England were “not good enough” in their Calcutta Cup defeat to Scotland but the captain remained adamant they were heading in the right direction overall under Steve Borthwick. The...

Ben Earl: England equipped to deal with ‘anything that’s thrown at us’

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England are confident they have the composure to cope with any mind games played by Scotland in Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash. The rivals collide in round three of the Guinness Six Nations, with...

Ben Earl: England equipped to deal with ‘anything that’s thrown at us’

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England are confident they have the composure to cope with any mind games played by Scotland in Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash. The rivals collide in round three of the Guinness Six Nations, with...

Emirates Lions v Vodacom Bulls: Preview

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The first of two South African derbies this weekend. It’s an immediate rematch with the two sides having met in Pretoria at the end of last month, when the Bulls secured a narrow 30-28 victory. Now...