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5 standout performers in Ireland’s title-winning Six Nations side

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

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...

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...

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

4 days 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

4 days 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...

Talking points as Ireland look to continue Grand Slam hunt against winless Wales

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland face their next challenge on Saturday in the quest for historic back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams. Andy Farrell’s team tackle Wales in Dublin, having taken pole position following bonus-point...

Rugby Australia make sweeping redundancies as governing body braces for 'economic headwinds'

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

A week after 10 Rebels staff were laid off, Rugby Australia has followed suit with their own ‘restructure’. We can reveal that seven staff, including two members of the executive committee,...

Elliot Daly re-signs with Saracens

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

SARACENS ANNOUNCED THAT ELLIOT DALY HAS SIGNED A NEW TWO-YEAR CONTRACT AT THE CLUB. The 31-year-old, who has been one of the most prominent players in the country over the last decade has now put pen...

Early Rey Lee-Lo red card proves costly for Cardiff as Connacht snatch victory

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff could not overcome an early red card for centre Rey Lee-Lo as Connacht claimed a 16-12 United Rugby Championship victory at the Arms Park. Lee-Lo was dismissed after just 15 minutes by Italian...

Dan jones to make 150th appearance in Munster clash

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Jones will make his 150th Scarlets appearance when BKT United Rugby Championship action resumes on Friday night with the visit of Munster to Parc y Scarlets (19:35 BBC Wales).   The fly-half...

URC Origins: Fred Casey - the underage coach behind some of Ireland’s greatest

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Volunteers are the lifeblood of every rugby club across the world and they don’t much better than former Cork Constitution underage coach, Fred Casey. Having only recently retired, Fred dedicated...