George North still loving ‘wicked’ World Cup life on eve of fourth tournament
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales centre George North will join an elite Rugby World Cup club when he runs out against opening opponents Fiji on Sunday. It will be North’s fourth tournament, a feat achieved by only...
Everything you need to know before Bledisloe 1!
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) with a UK/Ireland kickoff at 10.45am and local kickoff of 7.45pm AEST. South African kickoff time is 11.45 am. The Bledisloe Cup is named...
I won’t be back with the Ospreys – Alun Wyn Jones
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones has confirmed he will not be an Ospreys player next season. The former Wales and British and Irish Lions captain announced his retirement from international rugby last month after making...
Stephen Jones and Gethin Jenkins to leave their roles with Neil Jenkins and Jonathan Humphreys to remain
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJonathan Humphreys and Neil Jenkins will stay on as part of Warren Gatland’s coaching team – as the new Wales boss confirms the first elements of his back room staff ahead of the 2023 Guinness...
A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes will become the most-capped referee of all time when he takes charge of his 101st test match on 12 November when France meets South Africa in Marseille in the Autumn Nations...
South Africa v New Zealand: Stats, Facts, Line Ups
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and New Zealand face off for the 102nd time on Saturday with the rivalry taken to a new destination, Nelspruit. Saturday's test will be just the fourth time South Africa...
1, 999 caps: The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother international test window has come and gone. A thrilling and historic July test window saw new additions to the test centurion club, and we take a look at what the most capped...
RANKED: The countries with the most test centurions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAn elite group of 80 men's international players have reached the incredible milestone of 100 test caps. Even some of the most talented players who have graced the rugby pitch...
Josh Adams returns to Wales' starting XV for series decider
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales Head coach Wayne Pivac has namedhis team face South Africa in the Test series decider. (KO 4.05pm BST) Wales play the Springboks at DHL Stadium, Cape Town on Saturday with the series...
Wales sweat on the fitness of Dan Biggar
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales may have to contest the series-deciding Test in South Africa without the services of flyhalf and captain, Dan Biggar. Dan sustained a shoulder injury during the second Test in Bloemfontein...
