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Champions Cup semi-final venues announced

21 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Matmut ATLANTIQUE, Matmut Stadium de Gerland, Stadium MK lined and Aviva Stadium selected as potential venues. We're pleased to announce the confirmed four potential venues to host this season’s...

Lyon down Sharks in thriller

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks went down 34-21 to Lyon in Sunday's Challenge Cup Round of 16 clash at Stade Gerland despite finishing strongly with two consolation tries. The defending champions were missing several first-choice...

Ospreys win dominant Welsh derby

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ospreys clashed with their neighbours from the West in a European knockout for the first time ever, with a EPCR Challenge Cup Quarter Final on the line. The result? A dominant six-try performance...

Champions Cup Preview | Castres v Benetton

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a turbulent group stage that saw all South African teams bow out, the round of 16 of the Champions Cup is set to get underway this weekend.  Castres Olympique host Benetton Rugby with...

Italy name team to face Ireland

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gonzalo Quesada, Technical Commissioner of the Italian Men's National Team, has announced the lineup that will face Ireland on Saturday 15 March at 15:15 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. The match, valid...

France name squad for 2025 Women's Six Nations

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The French coaching staff has named their squad of 32 players selected to prepare for the 2025 Six Nations Tournament. Les Bleues will meet at INSEP from March 10 to 14, then at the National Rugby Center...

Italy name team for France challenge

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gonzalo Quesada, Technical Commissioner of the Italian Men's National Team, has named the team that will face France on Sunday 23 February at 4pm at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, a match valid for the third...

France squad update

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The French management has revealed the list of 42 players selected to prepare for the third match of the 2025 Six Nations Tournament. Fabien GalthiĂ©'s players will face Italy on February 23 in Rome.   Forwards (Current...

Six Brumbies in line for debut against Fijian Drua in Suva

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six players will potentially make their debuts for the Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies in Round One of this year’s Super Rugby Pacific against the Fijian Drua in Suva on Saturday (kick-off 2.35pm AEDT).  Austin...

International Club Partnerships Increasing Player Flow to Japan Rugby League One

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The recently announced signing of former England Under-20 captain Lewis Chessum by Mitsubishi Heavy IndustriesSagamihara Dynaboars has highlighted the increasing flow of players from the northern hemisphere...