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Joe Launchbury to retire from rugby union

13 hours 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,...

SA ‘A’ to face Zimbabwe in Gqeberha double-header

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

The South African ‘A’ team will make a welcome return to the rugby calendar when they line up against the Zimbabwe Sables as a curtain-raiser to the Springboks’ opening match of the season,...

Robbie Deans joins Barbarians coaching set-up for 2026 Summer Tour

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Barbarian F.C. is delighted to announce that newly-appointed Harlequins Performance Director Robbie Deans will join the Barbarians coaching team for their highly anticipated summer fixture against Wales...

Rob du Preez returns for Sale with all eyes on Leinster

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rob du Preez returns to the Sharks side while hooker Ethan Caine will start an Investec Champions Cup game for the first time as Alex Sanderson makes three changes to his side for the quarter-final trip...

Doncaster Knights (DRFC): Gallagher PREM statement

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Due to the requirements of the audit to enter the Gallagher PREM, further to winning the Champ and the subsequent two-legged play-off against the club which finishes bottom of the PREM, Doncaster Knights...

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...

Champions Cup semifinal venues confirmed

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

EPCR, the organiser of the Champions Cup, has confirmed four potential venues to host this season’s semifinals. The Champions Cup semifinals will take place on the weekend of May 2-3, with the Champions...

Moana Pasifika Team for clash against the Chiefs

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Veteran lock Jimmy Tupou will make his Moana Pasifika debut, when the team hosts the Chiefs at Rotorua International Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Tupou will go up against his former team who he...

Courtney Lawes signs with Sale Sharks

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Sale Sharks have agreed a deal to sign England and British and Irish Lions forward Courtney Lawes on a one-year deal from the start of the 2026/27 season. The versatile 37-year-old, who can play...

George Ford reaction: 'It's huge for us'

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sale Sharks, qualified for the quarter-final for just the second time in the club’s history, were delighted with the win. Captain and experienced leader who’s steady kicking earned him Investec...