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URC Officials for Round 12

2 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

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:...

Japan League One Round 10 Review

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One – Crowley off the mark as Honda fires up Mie Honda Heat has given ex-Italy coach Kieran Crowley his maiden win in Japan Rugby League One after a courageous 20-19 victory over fellow...

Warren Gatland’s resignation is rejected as sorry Wales reach ‘rock bottom’

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren 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

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales 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...

Wales vs Italy: The standout performers

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

For the first time in well over five years, a team other than Italy will lift the 6Nations wooden spoon after Italy's spirited showing against Wales, saw them claim a hard fought 24-21 victory at the principality...

One of a kind George will be missed

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

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...

Wales vs Italy: Key Moments

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

After an error ridden start to the match from Wales, the Italians capatlised and went into half time leading 11-0. Despite a better second half performance from Wales, as well as a try in over time from...

Great teams are built on difficult moments

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Perhaps more than any other edition, the 110th 'Le Crunch' will decide whether or not France have succeeded this Championship. It feels like a long time ago now that France kicked off their...

Match Preview: France V England

3 days 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,...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 16-17 March, 2024

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final rounds of the Guinness Men's Six Nations and Rugby Europe Men's Championship this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland will drop...