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Italy excited to host rugby’s next generation with World Rugby U20 Championship 2025

6 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has today confirmed that Italy will host the World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 from 29 June-19 July with matches held in four cities across the Lombardia and Veneto regions. It will be the...

Fraser appointed Australia Men's Sevens assistant coach

17 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Shannon Fraser as assistant coach of the Australian Rugby Sevens Men's team. Fraser joins the Sevens program with over 20 years of professional...

Fraser McReight Re-Signs With Queensland and Australian Rugby

18 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Rugby Union and Rugby Australia are delighted to announce the re-signing of flanker Fraser McReight on a new three-year deal through to the end of 2028.The news is of massive significance...

Japan Rugby League One 2024-25 Round Eleven Preview

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One There might not be a photocopier in sight, but company business will still be on the agenda when Yokohama Canon Eagles and Ricoh Black Rams clash in Japan Rugby League One’s quaintly...

Frost commits to the Wallabies and Brumbies

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia and the ACT Brumbies are delighted to announce Nick Frost has re-committed to Australian Rugby. The 25-year-old’s new contract will see him remain in the nation’s capital until...

Super Rugby Under 20 Tournament kicks off this Friday in Taup?

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Now in its fifth year, the annual Super Rugby Under 20 tournament gets underway this weekend on Saturday 15 March, at the iconic Owen Delany Park, Taupō. Super Rugby Under 20s sees the best young...

Matt Faessler Re-Signs With Reds and Australian Rugby

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Rugby Union and Rugby Australia are pleased to announce the re-signing of hooker Matt Faessler on a two-year deal through to the end of 2027.Faessler’s ongoing commitment...

Ruben Love Extends to 2028

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ruben Love, Hurricane #277, has recommitted to the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby through to the end of 2028.   Love debuted for the Hurricanes in 2021 against the Highlanders in Dunedin. The...

Boks preparing for bumper 2025 season

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks are planning for a very full international season which can include up to 15 matches – the most in a single season for the men in green and gold since 2007 – which will provide...

Shaw agrees new deal with the Brumbies

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Up-and-coming lock Lachie Shaw has signed a new two-year deal with the Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies that keeps him at the club until the end of the 2027 season.Shaw, 21, joined the club in 2022 and made...