Warren Gatland returns to Wales for key meeting
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has returned to Wales and has attended a key meeting involving the WRU and the four professional clubs. Gatland has been away on holiday and has also undertaken a reconnaissance visit of...
Scarlets great Ken Owens to retire from rugby
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer club captain and one of the Scarlets’ all-time greats, Ken Owens, has announced his retirement from rugby. The 37-year-old hooker will be remembered as one of the finest players to pull on...
Japan Rugby League One: Round 11 preview
8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby– Kansai calling for Kintetsu Fresh off their 10th loss in a row, and from a match they were expected to win against Mie Honda Heat, the last thing Hanazono Kintetsu Liners probably needed was the...
Warren Gatland’s resignation is rejected as sorry Wales reach ‘rock bottom’
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland offered to resign after Wales picked up their first Wooden Spoon since 2003. Gatland said Wales had reached “rock bottom” after a 24-21 defeat to Italy in Cardiff – their...
Wales finish bottom of Six Nations as Italy win in Cardiff
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales suffered the ignominy of a first Six Nations wooden spoon since 2003 after Italy posted a 24-21 victory over them in Cardiff. Not even George North’s farewell appearance before international...
Italy make it back-to-back wins
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly secured their best-ever Guinness Men's Six Nations finish with a 24-21 win over Wales at Principality Stadium. Tries for Monty Ioane and Lorenzo Pani, along with the boots of Paolo Garbisi and Martin...
One of a kind George will be missed
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCareers 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
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales 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...
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...
Wales team named for 2024 Guinness Six Nations final round
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbySenior men’s head coach Warren Gatland has named the Wales XV to face Italy at Principality Stadium in the fifth and final round of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations on Saturday 16 March (KO 2.15pm live...