A new identity for age-grade rugby: Junior World Championship set for Georgia in 2026
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyTournament expands to 16 teams and debuts under its new name: the World Rugby Junior World Championship Match schedule unveiled with new format featuring four pools of four Tbilisi and Kutaisi set...
Junior Boks to take on Georgia in title defence opener
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Junior Springboks will kick off the defence of their world title on Saturday 27 June in Avchala against host nation Georgia according to the confirmed match schedule for the World Rugby Junior World...
Luke Reimer to Join Waratahs from Brumbies
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWallaby flanker Luke Reimer will join the NSW Waratahs from the ACT Brumbies ahead of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season. The 25-year-old has signed a two-year deal with his hometown club and will move...
Hastings Fit and Firing Ahead of Hampden Humdinger
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter everything he has been through over the past few years, Adam Hastings has good reason to savour the special days he is now enjoying. The Scotland international has put a nightmare time on...
Sale Sharks to sign Welsh prop Smith
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have agreed a deal to sign Welsh international prop Nicky Smith from the start of the 2026/27 season. The 31-year-old loosehead has signed a three-contract deal and will join Alex Sanderson’s...
Japan Retains Eddie Jones as Head Coach
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan has completed its end of season evaluation, and the Japan Rugby Football Union has confirmed that Eddie Jones will remain in charge of the national team. The Brave Blossoms finished their 2025 international...
HSBC SVNS: Argentina bounce back in Cape Town after Dubai despair
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWallaroos, Black Ferns Sevens and Blitzboks go unbeaten on a dramatic opening day of HSBC SVNS rugby in Cape Town, while Argentina look forward to a semi-final outing after finishing eighth in the desert...
Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Season Preview
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stories within ‘The Story’ Richie Mo’unga for the title hattrick? Is this Dave Rennie’s time? A new boss at the Wild Knights? Will Mark Teleabe the new Joseph Manu? Can Valynce...
RWC 2027 Draw: A closer look at the pools
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw took place in Sydney on Wednesday with the 24 qualified teams placed into one of six pools for the tournament, which takes place from 1 October-13 November,...
Scotland's head coach and captain react to the draw
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend, head coach On having played all three Pool D opponents (Ireland, Uruguay and Portugal) in the last two years: "It should help, especially with Uruguay and Portugal, who we wouldn’t...
