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Malinga: “We have a massive opportunity in Hong Kong”

18 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

They arrived in Hong Kong as the 11th-ranked team out of 12, had some misfortunes on the injury front, and four players who will experience the intensity of the world stage for the first time, but if you...

Roger Randle Appointed Munster Rugby Attack Coach

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby are pleased to confirm that Roger Randle has been appointed as the province’s new Attack Coach on a two-year contract and will take up his role in July on completion of the 2026 Super...

Joe Launchbury to retire from rugby union

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins can confirm that Joe Launchbury, one of English rugby's most decorated and respected forwards, will retire from professional rugby union at the end of the 2025/26 campaign.   Launchbury,...

Moana Pasifika to be axed from Super Rugby Pacific

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Moana Pasifika are reportedly set to exit Super Rugby Pacific at the end of this season due to funding issues, reducing the competition to 10 teams from 2027. Players were informed of the decision, following...

George Furbank signs for Quins

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins can today confirm the signing of England international George Furbank ahead of the 2026/27 season.The 29-year-old has spent his entire senior career at Franklin's Gardens, where he became...

Shannon Frizell returns to the Highlanders

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders have confirmed that Highlander #266 Shannon Frizell will return to the southern club for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, adding to his 68 caps in the blue, gold and maroon. The...

Brilliant Brazil upset Sao Paulo odds to live HSBC SVNS World Championship dream

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

It took until the 90th and final match of the three-tournament HSBC SVNS 2 Series to decide the final team in the three-tournament HSBC SVNS World Championship Series. The women’s and men’s...

Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Round 13 Review

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saitama Wild Knights pulled off their late late show for the second time in three weeks when replacement propLisala Finau ploughed through a pile of defenders in the 84th minute to break Tokyo Sungoliath...

‘I’ve been at the Ospreys for so long, I’m part of the furniture’ - Reuben Morgan-Williams

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Some wise words from a Wales great have proved to be spot on when it comes to Reuben Morgan-Williams’ rugby journey.   The Ospreys scrum-half is now a decade into his career, but readily admits...

Seven names now potential Wales targets as Steve Tandy looks for new depth

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

For a country the size of Wales, building and sustaining genuine depth at international level has never been straightforward. In the professional era, the WRU have often looked beyond its borders to strengthen...