All Blacks icon poised for shock Test comeback
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAll 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 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWales 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 month 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...
Rob Howley demands ‘comfort in the chaos’ from Wales in Ireland showdown
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales 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
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFierce 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...
Six New Stars to Watch in the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOur friends who are expert Opta data editors pick out one unheralded player from each of the teams to keep an eye on as the 2024 Guinness Six Nations Championship kicks-off this weekend. You...
Wales Team Preview: Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2024
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyInconsistency has plagued Welsh rugby in recent Guinness Men’s Six Nations campaigns, with two titles punctuated by three fifth-place finishes across the last five editions of the Championship. Two...
Dafydd Jenkins will lead Wales ‘in mould of Alun Wyn Jones’ – Warren Gatland
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Exeter lock has won rave reviews for his leadership. Warren Gatland has paid new Wales captain Dafydd Jenkins a major compliment by saying he expects to see him “in the mould of Alun Wyn Jones”. Jenkins...
BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...
Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 6/7
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWelsh young guns Reductions in squad numbers at the Welsh regions have presented challenges but also opportunities for a posse of home-grown youngsters who have really grabbed their chance. Cardiff flanker...
