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Pools Confirmed | Champions & Challenge Cup Draw Complete

14 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

The stage is set for another blockbuster Investec Champions Cup campaign, with the draw producing four mouth-watering pools packed with champions, historic rivals and European heavyweights.  Tier...

EPCR confirms Champions Cup Tier 1 clubs, Challenge Cup invitees and competition rule changes

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Pool Draws for the 2026/27 season, EPCR has confirmed the Tier 1 clubs for the Investec Champions Cup draw, the invitee clubs for the EPCR Challenge...

Scarlets appoint Aaron Dundon as Lead Forwards Coach

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets are delighted to announce the appointment of Aaron Dundon as the club's Lead Forwards Coach ahead of the 2026-27 season.   Widely respected as one of Irish rugby's brightest forward coaches,...

DHL Stormers XXIII set for Carling Currie Cup debut

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The DHL Stormers XXIII will compete in the Carling Currie Cup for the very first time this season. Following a brand consolidation which has seen all Stormers Rugby professional teams compete under one...

Crusaders and All Blacks forward Cullen Grace to join Scarlets

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of the most respected forwards in New Zealand rugby, Grace arrives in West Wales with a reputation built on professionalism, consistency and a relentless competitive edge developed within the Crusaders...

Werner Kok to join Newcastle Red Bulls

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

South African wing Werner Kok has joined Newcastle Red Bulls as preparations for the new Gallagher PREM season continue to gather pace. Werner arrives on a one-year deal having scored 12 tries in 19...

Cullen to step away at the end of the 2026/27 season

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby can confirm that Head Coach, Leo Cullen, will step away from his role at the conclusion of his current contract at the end of the 2026/27 season.Leo, and his coaching team, will continue...

Erasmus names six uncapped players in 46-man Nations Championship squad

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Saturday evening named a 46-man squad featuring six uncapped players and a host of returning Vodacom Bulls players for the inaugural Nations Championship, which kicks...

Leinster Crowned 2025/26 Champions

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster have been crowned BKT United Rugby Championship winners for the second year in a row after defeating the Vodacom Bulls 34-7 in the 2026 Grand Final at Croke Park. The victory secures back-to-back...

URC Final | Player Ratings

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster become the first team to secure back to back URC titles and also the first time a side has won it more than once. They did it in style as they blew the Bulls away not allowing the Pretoria side...