Fabien Galthie drops Damian Penaud and other big names
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthie has named his squad for the 2026 Six Nations and has dropped Damian Penaud, Gregory Alldritt and Gael Fickou from the side. There are 42 players in total as they prepare to face Ireland...
Francois van Wyk signs with Connacht
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyVan Wyk will arrive next season following over 100 appearances in the English league, across 9 seasons at Bath, Leicester and Northampton. He featured 28 times for Bath last season, helping them to secure...
Gonzalo Quesada has named a 33-man Italy squad for the training camp in Verona, ahead of the 2026 Men’s Six Nations.
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyGonzalo Quesada, Head Coach of Italy’s Men’s National Team, has announced the 33-player squad for the Azzurri’s training camp in Verona, beginning Sunday, January 25, as preparation...
Joe Joyce joins Gloucester
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby is pleased to reveal the signing of experienced English lock, Joe Joyce, from United Rugby Championship (URC) side, Connacht Rugby. The Bristol-born second row established himself as a...
Tandy names first Wales Six Nations squad
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWales senior men’s head coach Steve Tandy has named a 38-player Wales squad for 2026 Guinness Six Nations. Dewi Lake will captain the 877-cap squad for the campaign. Two uncapped players are selected...
Post match interviews: Cullen, Ryan, Goodhue, Brex, Masi, Skivington
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyDay 2 of the fourth round in the Champions Cup saw mammoth clashes with must win games for teams who wanted to to top their pools. Amongst those teams were Irish giants Leinster, who secured a hard fought...
Herring and Crean sign new extensions with Ulster Rugby
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby is delighted to confirm that forwards, Rob Herring and Sam Crean, have signed new contract extensions with the province. Ulster Rugby’s record appearance holder, hooker...
King Named Ireland Captain For 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Scott Bemand has today announced the appointment of Erin King as Ireland captain for the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations. Having recently returned from...
A new identity for age-grade rugby: Junior World Championship set for Georgia in 2026
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyTournament expands to 16 teams and debuts under its new name: the World Rugby Junior World Championship Match schedule unveiled with new format featuring four pools of four Tbilisi and Kutaisi set...
Brett Connon extends Newcastle Red Bulls stay
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyBrett Connon has committed his future to Newcastle Red Bulls, with the fly-half signing a new two-year deal. The Cumbrian has scored 748 points in 146 games for the Kingston Park club having come through...
