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Dingwall returns to captain Saints in clash with Scarlets

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fraser Dingwall will lead Northampton in their final Investec Champions Cup pool match this term, with Scarlets the opposition at a sold-out cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens on Sunday (18 January,...

King Named Ireland Captain For 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head 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

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tournament 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...

Junior Boks to take on Georgia in title defence opener

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Junior Springboks will kick off the defence of their world title on Saturday 27 June in Avchala against host nation Georgia according to the confirmed match schedule for the World Rugby Junior World...

Final pool round pivotal for South African teams in Europe

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Stormers, Bulls, Sharks, and Lions will have their work cut out in the final round of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions, where their playoff fate will be determined, while...

Challenge Cup Round 3 sees thrilling comebacks across Europe

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

At Stade Français Paris, a fire alarm delayed the start of the match against Exeter Chiefs, but once play began the game was intense from the outset. The Chiefs raced into a 22-nil lead with their...

Van der Merwe returns for Champions Cup clash with Gloucester

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The prolific winger returns from a hip injury and is one of three changes to the starting XV that secured a hard-fought victory in Treviso last weekend. James Whitcombe makes his second start of the season...

Saints name first line-up of 2026 as Quins visit Northampton

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saints Director of Rugby Phil Dowson has named his first Northampton Saints side of 2026, as the men in Black, Green and Gold kick-off the New Year by welcoming Harlequins on Saturday (3 January, kick-off:...

URC Round 8 Wrap-Up

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sweet Revenge For The Champions  Leinster Rugby gained sweet revenge for their Croke Park defeat to Munster Rugby in Round 3 by winning 13-8 at a sold out Thomond Park on...

Ciaran Frawley signs with Connacht

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby are delighted to announce the signing of Irish international Ciarán Frawley from Leinster Rugby on a two-year deal, ahead of the 2026/27 season.   Frawley joins Connacht...