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Scotland's 1984 Grand Slam – Part one

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s perhaps little known, but Scotland won what could be considered de facto Grand Slams in 1933 and 1938. With France having been expelled from the Five Nations Championship after 1931 over...

Six Nations record-breaker Lamaro living for the moment in Italian Rugby

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

As far as Michele Lamaro is concerned, the future has already arrived for Italian rugby. The inspirational flanker has just captained the Azzurri to their best ever Six Nations campaign, with wins over...

URC Officials for Round 12

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

FRIDAY, MARCH 22   Glasgow Warriors v Cardiff Rugby Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow  – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA Referee: Frank Murphy (IRFU, 82nd league game) AR 1:...

5 standout performers in Ireland’s title-winning Six Nations side

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland claimed back-to-back Guinness Six Nations titles by beating Scotland in Dublin. Here, the PA news agency picks out five standout performers for Andy Farrell’s side during the championship. TADHG...

George North: A Wales Legend

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

As George North steps out on the international stage for the last time today, we look back at some of his achievements.  Backstory George North burst on to the international stage in 2010 as an...

One of a kind George will be missed

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Careers like the one George North has had don’t get handed to you. You have to earn them. He burst onto the international scene with a bang. If the wider rugby world wasn’t familiar...

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

1 week 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

1 week 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...

Flying winger Wade set for Kingsholm

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby is delighted to confirm the signing of Christian Wade from Top 14 club, Racing 92. The wing will link up with the Cherry & Whites ahead of the 2024/25 season. Wade made his professional...

North to retire from international rugby

2 weeks 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...