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North to retire from international rugby

8 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...

Ben Earl’s ‘ceiling is way off’ as England star strives to become ‘world class’

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ben Earl is unsatisfied with his rampaging display against Ireland as his pursuit of becoming world class demands he develops into the complete back row. England’s number eight was named official...

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

8 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...

Calvin Nash and Ciaran Frawley on track to be fit for Scotland showdown

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland pair Calvin Nash and Ciaran Frawley are on track to feature in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations title decider with Scotland, according to assistant coach Simon Easterby. Munster wing Nash,...

Most Capped Six Nations Team

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Just one round to go until the 2024 Six Nations is complete with Ireland and England still in the chase for the title. We have put together a starting 15 made up of the most capped players from the squads...

Gareth Anscombe to Gloucester

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

loucester Rugby is delighted to announce the signing of experienced fly-half, Gareth Anscombe, for the 2024/25 season. Anscombe, born in New Zealand, made his senior debut for Auckland Rugby in 2010,...

U23 Six Nations Team of 2024

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Six Nations is one week away from completion with a number of young players putting their hands up and set to be stars of the future. Here is our 15 man team made up of players 23 and younger that...

Adam Beard calls on Wales to stand and be counted against Italy

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Adam Beard says there can be no “ifs or buts” for Wales when it comes to dealing with the pressure of a Guinness Six Nations wooden-spoon showdown against Italy. Wales are one defeat away...

Ally Miller earns first Scotland call-up ahead of Six Nations finale in Dublin

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow back-rower Ally Miller has been given his first Scotland call-up ahead of Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations showdown with Ireland. The 27-year-old, who initially struggled to establish himself...

Erasmus re-purposes Springbok management team

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Erasmus introduced coaches Tony Brown and Jerry Flannery to media in Cape Town as the focus turned to the ever-evolving playing landscape. “Tony and Jerry bring a fresh perspective from different...