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2023

A story of "Real Champs" vs "People's Champs" Part 1: The Origin

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

2023 was meant to be their year, however, a much needed victory over the greatest test nation in the history of the sport evaded them in an all too familiar setting: The Rugby World Cup qaurter-final....

Andy Farrell excited by chance to pit Ireland against ‘best’ side South Africa

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell is relishing a shot at the world’s best as Ireland pursue perfection after continuing their northern hemisphere domination with another Guinness Six Nations title. Ireland turn their...

George North: A Wales Legend

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

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...

Match Preview: Ireland V Scotland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland will clinch the 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations with a win over Scotland Ireland can secure successive Guinness Men’s Six Nations crowns with a win against Scotland in Dublin...

Match Preview: France V England

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Le Crunch is always among the most anticipated fixtures of the Guinness Men’s Six Nations and Saturday’s clash in Lyon has all the ingredients for another classic. Two old rivals,...

Match Day Programme: Ireland vs Scotland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland had a big opportunity to become the first Six Nations side to record back-to-back Grand Slams but were reminded why such a feat is all but impossible after a stellar England performance in Twickenham...

Scotland team named for 2024 Guinness mens Six Nations finale

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stafford McDowall is poised for a first taste of Guinness Men’s Six Nations action after being named as one of two changes to head coach Gregor Townsend’s starting team to face Ireland...

Warren Gatland hails ‘incredible’ George North ahead of international retirement

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

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

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

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...

North to retire from international rugby

1 year ago by Ultimate 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...