Conor Murray Joins Munster 200 Club
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 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
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh 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
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyProp 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
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld 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 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 year 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 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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...
