North to retire from international rugby
8 months 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...
Munster To Play All Blacks XV
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby are pleased to confirm that the province will take on the All Blacks XV on Saturday November 2nd at Thomond Park (5.30pm). Since the redevelopment of Thomond Park in 2008, Munster Rugby...
Erasmus re-purposes Springbok management team
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyErasmus 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...
Statement win for Italy in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini will make for an interesting topic of conversation in the Lynagh household this week. What had been a relatively quiet test debut for...
France call up Munster’s Irish-qualified centre
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster’s Irish-qualified centre Antoine Frisch has been called up to the France Six Nations squad. According to reports in the French media, Frisch is one of seven...
Japan Rugby League One: Round 9 review
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Matsuda Rides High in Battle of the Sharpshooters Brave Blossoms flyhalf Rikiya won the battle of the international tens as Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights edged All Black Richie Mo’unga’s...
Box office Feyi-Waboso and Garbisi’s redemption – Six Nations talking points
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere were wins for Italy, England and France in an enthralling round four of the Guinness Six Nations that ensures there will be something at stake in all three final games of the tournament. Here Ultimate...
England vs Ireland: A look at the numbers
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a pre-match interview that took place during the week, Ireland coach Andy Farrell said that England were a dangerous team. Indeed England proved to be a team to not be taken lightly, as they secured...
5 talking points as England host Grand Slam-chasing Ireland
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Ireland clash in round four of the Guinness Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday, with the 142nd meeting between the rivals packed with significance and sub-plots. Here, the PA news...
Major League Rugby Week 1 Recap
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe winds of change may have come through Major League Rugby last season, but the core product of the MLR — the rugby — hasn’t stopped. Gone are the Toronto Arrows and Rugby New York,...
