George North still loving ‘wicked’ World Cup life on eve of fourth tournament
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales centre George North will join an elite Rugby World Cup club when he runs out against opening opponents Fiji on Sunday. It will be North’s fourth tournament, a feat achieved by only...
Talking points as Wales host England in World Cup warm-up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup preparations will move up a gear for Wales and England when they meet in Cardiff on Saturday. Their first tournament warm-up fixture comes five weeks before World Cup openers that see England...
Six Nations Countdown: Day 2 - 2 Irish flyhalves, 2 last-gasp drop-goal victories
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFew players possess the nerves of steel it requires to drop the ball on the foot in the heat of battle at the death in the hope of snatching victory from the gaping jaws of defeat. At the Millennium...
Six Nations Countdown: The Championship's Top 5 Points Scorers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations has been fortunate enough to host some of the game’s most prolific points scorers. With 5 days left until the 2023 tournament gets underway, we take a look at the top 5 names...
Six Nations Countdown: 6 Great Championship Clashes
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the 2023 Six nations Championship in sight, we look back on six titanic clashes reminding us of the wonderful contribution this competition makes to the game of rugby. Number 6: 2010: Wales...
The Greatest Ever Wales Try?!
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrom Shane Williams to Stephen Jones, Wales have produced some classic moments in the Rugby World Cup, but is one of our top 10 from the 2000s Wales greatest ever try?
Stephen Jones and Gethin Jenkins to leave their roles with Neil Jenkins and Jonathan Humphreys to remain
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJonathan Humphreys and Neil Jenkins will stay on as part of Warren Gatland’s coaching team – as the new Wales boss confirms the first elements of his back room staff ahead of the 2023 Guinness...
A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes will become the most-capped referee of all time when he takes charge of his 101st test match on 12 November when France meets South Africa in Marseille in the Autumn Nations...
Former Wasps coach Lee Blackett joins Scarlets
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets have confirmed that Lee Blackett, formerly the Head Coach of Wasps, will be taking-up the role of Backs and Skills coach as part of Dwayne Peel’s coaching set-up. He will fill the vacant...
1, 999 caps: The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother international test window has come and gone. A thrilling and historic July test window saw new additions to the test centurion club, and we take a look at what the most capped...
