Exeter Chiefs have signed free agent back-rower Carwyn Tuipulotu for the 2026/27 season.
15 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 24-year-old, who was born in Wales to former Tongan international back-rower Kati Tuipulotu, switches the south west of France for the south west of England having spent the last year playing for Section...
Pro D2: Oyonnax set the pace as Round 5 reshapes the standings
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe fifth round of the French Pro D2 delivered plenty of attacking rugby, several convincing victories and a few important results in the race for the playoff positions. Oyonnax continued their impressive...
Nations Championship Hemisphere Shield unveiled
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Nations Championship Hemisphere Shield has been unveiled above the London skyline on the London Eye, overlooking one of the world’s greatest sporting capital cities, and the stage...
Boks set sights on bouncing back in Nations Championship
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok flanker Paul de Villiers, who earned his fifth Test cap in Perth last Sunday, was visibly disappointed following the 42-38 defeat against the Wallabies but said it inspired the team even more...
Disciplinary update: WXV Global Series 2026
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby can confirm the disciplinary decision in respect of Danelle Lochner (South Africa) following a red card issued in the WXV Global Series match on Friday 18 September 2026. Danelle Lochner (South...
Disciplinary decision: WXV Global Series 2026
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby can confirm the disciplinary decisions for Cloe Correa and Ambre Mwayembe (France) and Danelle Lochner (South Africa) following their red cards in the WXV Global Series. World Rugby can confirm...
Former France defence guru joins John Mitchell's coaching team
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyShaun Edwards has taken up a short-term coaching consultancy role with the Red Roses. The 59-year-old, who has a long-standing competitive coaching relationship with head coach John Mitchell, joins ahead...
WXV Global Series: England and Canada draw epic, and France defy cards to beat Australia
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyA much-improved Wales overcame the Springbok Women to kick off their WXV Global Series campaign in style in Cardiff. Italy followed suit with a convincing victory over Japan, before England and Canada...
Pro D2: Two roads to the top: Attack vs Defence
2 weeks agoAfter three rounds, Oyonnax and Brive lead the Pro D2 in opposite ways. Oyonnax bring the division’s most explosive attack, turning home games into scoring festivals with Georgia fly‑half Luka...
Match Review Black Ferns v France
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns: 28 (Justine McGregor, Mia Anderson, Mererangi Paul, Liana Mikaele-Tu'u tries; Braxton Sorenson-McGee 3 cons); France: 14 (Pauline Bourdon Sansus, Lina Queyroi...
