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Joe Joyce joins Gloucester

12 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby is pleased to reveal the signing of experienced English lock, Joe Joyce, from United Rugby Championship (URC) side, Connacht Rugby. The Bristol-born second row established himself as a...

Townsend names Scotland squad for 2026 Six Nations

13 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend has named a 40-strong squad for the upcoming 2026 Guinness Six Nations, ahead of Scotland opener against Italy in Rome on Saturday 7 February. The group, comprising 23 forwards and 17...

Gregor Townsend names Scotland squad for 2026 Guinness Six Nations

13 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

  The group, comprising 23 forwards and 17 backs, will be led once more by Glasgow Warriors centre Sione Tuipulotu and includes two notable returnees in the form of second row Jonny Gray and hooker...

Tandy names first Wales Six Nations squad

14 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales senior men’s head coach Steve Tandy has named a 38-player Wales squad for 2026 Guinness Six Nations. Dewi Lake will captain the 877-cap squad for the campaign. Two uncapped players are selected...

Post match interviews: Lam, Bielle-Biarrey, Coleman, Todaro, Smith, Horne, Steyn, Craig, Smith, Tuipolotu

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The race was on for the final play-off spots in Day 3 of Round 4 in the Champions Cup.  The Bristol Bears were unfortuante to fall short at the hands of defending champions Union Bordeuax Begles,...

HIGHLIGHTS | Bristol Bears v Union Bordeaux Bègles

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bristol Bears hosted Union Bordeaux Bègles at the Ashton Gate in Round 4.

UBB too strong as Bristol put up a fight

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Union Bordeaux Bègles battle through a tough second half to finish first in Pool 4.  The ball drops kept coming for Bristol in the second half, but instead of costing them at the back,...

Bristol Bears v Bordeaux Begles | 11 Key Moments

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bristol could finish third in their group despite starting today with a chance of winning it. Here are eleven key moments from the game that swung it for UBB   8’ UBB fumble setting the maul:   A...

Champions Cup Round 4 | Who needs what to qualify?

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

There is still all to play for in each of the 12 remaining pool stage games, as both home venue advantage and Round of 16 qualification are up for grabs. Round 4 offers fans countless blockbusters...

Bristol Bears team news ahead of Bordeaux-Begles clash

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Bristol Bears welcome back a trio of internationals to the starting XV for Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup Pool Four shootout with reigning champions Bordeaux-Begles at Ashton Gate (1pm KO,...