wales

George North confirms the extent of his injury ruling him out of the British and Irish Lions Tour

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

George North's hopes of making the British and Irish Lions squad that will tour to South Africa have been dashed.    The experienced Welsh Internation has confirmed that he will undergo surgery...

A 'huge autumn series' awaits Wales with the All Blacks and Springboks coming to the Principality

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following a successful Six Nations campaign, Wayne Pivac’s championship winners are set to take on current world champions South Africa, fellow southern hemisphere heavyweights New Zealand and Australia...

George North faces anxious British and Irish Lions wait after an agonising injury against Cardiff

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

George North faces an anxious wait to see whether he will be fit for a third British and Irish Lions tour.   North has been in fine form recently starring in the midfield for Wales as they claimed...

Team News: Ospreys call number of Wales Six Nations winners for Cardiff

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ospreys have called upon a number of Wales Six Nations winners with George North, Adam Beard and Justin Tipuric all included in Toby Booth’s team to face Cardiff Blues.       Owen...

Eleven Internationals Start For Saracens Clash Against Ealing

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens Director of Rugby Mark McCall insists there is a real excitement among the group as Saracens Men face league leaders Ealing Trailfinders on Sunday afternoon.    McCall has made just made...

England legend Maggie Alphonsi speaks ahead of final Six Nations round

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021 Women’s Six Nations concludes this weekend with much anticipation surrounding the final round.   The first of the fixtures sees Ireland taking on Italy, followed by England hosting...

Exeter set to sign hulking, young NZ tighthead

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rob Baxter’s global search for a tighthead has seemingly come to an end with the result that 6'4, 128kg Josh Iosefa-Scott is set to call Sandy Park his new home.   Iosefa-Scott currently...

“Hamish Watson is never too small.” - Sam Warburton

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former British & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton has firmly established himself in the corner of Scotland flanker Hamish Watson amid the vocalisation of the somewhat incomprehensible notion that...

Trio to make their first starts for Ireland Women against Italy

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland Head Coach Adam Griggs has named his Match Day 23 for Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations Play-off game against Italy.   Griggs has made three changes to his starting XV for the visit...

Alun Wyn Jones extends Ospreys contract

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alun Wyn Jones has announced a contract extension with the Welsh Rugby Union and the Ospreys.   Announcing the news directly to supporters, the world's most capped player (157 international caps,...