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Alec Hepburn joins Edinburgh from Scarlets

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh Rugby has secured the signing of seasoned Scotland prop Alec Hepburn on a two-year deal from Scarlets, with the 33-year-old set to join the capital club this summer. Hepburn...

Saints confirm nine players to depart this summer

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints today confirm that Tom West, Fyn Brown, Will Glister, Emeka Atuanya, Billy Pasco, Marco Manfredi, Archie Appleby, Jack Lawrence and Siep Walta will leave the Club at the conclusion...

Tasman Rugby Union Appoint New Director of Rugby & Mako Head Coach

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tasman Rugby Union (TRU) has appointed Jono Phillips as its new Director Of Rugby& Mako Head Coach on a two-year fixed-term contract.Phillips has previously coached at the Taranaki Bulls and the Hurricanes,...

Greatest rivalry: Never write off All Blacks says World Cup hero

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Having been part of the 1995 World Cup-winning squad, few understand the depth of the rivalry between South Africa and New Zealand quite like Japie Mulder. The former Springbok centre etched his name...

Crusaders team to face Hurricanes on Friday. David Havili will run out for his 150th appearance.

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

There are moments in a season that deserve to be paused and properly acknowledged – and this weekend is one of them.   Captain David Havili will run out for his 150th Crusaders...

North to retire from rugby at season end

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

George North has confirmed he will retire from playing rugby at the end of the current season.   Speaking on social media Wales’ most-capped men’s back said: “I just wanted to...

Super Rugby Pacific Super Round shines in Christchurch with sell-outs, stars, and success

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The first Super Rugby Pacific Super Round in Ōtautahi Christchurch has been lauded as a resounding success, with glowing reports from satisfied fans, players, coaches and management about everything from...

Botha cops two-week ban for dangerous play

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Super Rugby Pacific Foul Play Review Committee (FPRC) has found NSW Waratahs prop Daniel Botha guilty of dangerous play in a ruck in contravention of Law 9.20b. Botha was cited for dangerous play...

SANZAAR 2026 U20 Rugby Championship kicks-off in Gqeberha

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

SANZAAR’s Rugby Championship U20 competition returns to the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, when the best junior talent from South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina converges on Gqeberha...

Newcastle Red Bulls confirm coaching team for 2026-27 season

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan McFarland will take over as Newcastle Red Bulls’ head coach this summer - the Englishman heading up an exciting new coaching roster which includes the return of Calum MacRae.   McFarland...