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URC Officials for Round 12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Onisi Ratave remains a Benetton Lion

Benetton Rugby locks down its left wing for another two years. The green and white franchise is pleased to announce the contract renewal of Onisi Ratave until 30 June 2026 . The Fijian...

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