Italy excited to host rugby’s next generation with World Rugby U20 Championship 2025
7 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld 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...
Sale Sharks sign Lions skipper Louw
9 hours ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have bolstered their backline for the 2025/26 season with the signing of South African centre Marius Louw from URC side the Emirates Lions. The powerful 29-year-old, who regularly captains...
Kolbe and Roos step up to clinch top SA Rugby Awards
18 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyHot-stepping Springbok speedster Cheslin Kolbe became the first backline player since 2013 to take the prestigious SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year title at a glittering SA Rugby Awards ceremony...
Japan Rugby League One 2024-25 Round Eleven Preview
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision 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 RugbyRugby 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...
Georgia to kick SA tour off in Bloemfontein
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyInternational rugby will return to Bloemfontein when Georgia’s national team take on the Toyota Cheetahs on 12 July, a week before their Test against the Springboks in Nelspruit. The Georgians,...
Dolly extends Force stay until the end of 2028 season
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force are thrilled to announce the re-signing of hooker Nic Dolly on a new deal extending his stay at the Club until the end of 2028. The 25-year-old rake joined the Force from English Premiership...
Ivan van Zyl signs new Saracens contract
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens is delighted to announce that Ivan Van Zyl has signed a new long-term contract at the club. The South African scrum-half has penned a new deal keeping him at the StoneX for the next three years. Having...
Rass, Mafura to start for the Lions
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyLions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has included star poacher JC Pretorius ahead of his side’s Round 12 clash with the Sharks, while Manuel Rass and Tapiwa Mafura start at outside centre and fullback...
Sharks name team to face Lions
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyLoosehead prop Ox Nche makes a welcome return to the Sharks side namedto host the Lions at Kings Park in Saturday’s return leg United Rugby Championship derby match.He is joined in the front row...
