Champions Cup semifinal venues confirmed
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyEPCR, 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...
Bulls utility back David Kriel accepts a contract from La Rochelle in France, beginning in July 2026.
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyKriel, a two time Currie Cup Champion with the Bulls, has been a consistant player over the years, earning acclaim for his pace and athleticism. Since making his debut in october 2022 on the left wing...
Courtney Lawes signs with Sale Sharks
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySale 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...
Radwan starts against Bordeaux-Begles - Team News Leicester Tigers
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAdam Radwan returns to the Leicester Tigers starting lineup against Bordeaux-Begles in the Investec Champions Cup on Sunday. The flying winger came off the bench in last weekend’s...
Reinach returns for DHL Stormers in Toulon
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach makes his return from injury for the DHL Stormers in one of several changes for their Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 clash with RC Toulon in France on Saturday. The...
France Winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey named Men’s Six Nations Player of the Championship for second consecutive year
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance winger, Louis Bielle-Biarrey has been named the 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations Player of the Championship, earning the honour of being judged the best player from the latest edition...
Quarterfinal spots at stake as SA teams return to Europe
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls, and Hollywoodbets Sharks will return to Europe this weekend for their do-or-die Round of 16 matches in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions, where...
Joe Lewis appointed Springbok performance analyst
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby has appointed former England, Scarlets, and Ospreys technical analyst Joe Lewis to the Springbok management team in the role of performance analyst. He will join the team before the international...
Brilliant Brazil upset Sao Paulo odds to live HSBC SVNS World Championship dream
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyIt took until the 90th and final match of the three-tournament HSBC SVNS 2 Series to decide the final team in the three-tournament HSBC SVNS World Championship Series. The women’s and men’s...
High-stakes finale awaits as HSBC SVNS 2 heads to Sao Paulo
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the inaugural HSBC SVNS 2 Series as the final leg arrives in Sao Paulo this weekend, with the race for World Championship qualification reaching its climax. Taking...
