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Dragons name team for Newcastle must-win

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Front row duo Wyn Jones and Brodie Coghlan are recalled as Dragons RFC face Newcastle Red Bulls in a must-win EPCR Challenge Cup encounter at Rodney Parade on Friday evening (kick-off 8pm). Head Coach...

Red Bulls Side for Dragons Trip

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Red Bulls have made three changes as they prepare for Friday’s trip to Newport, where they take on the Dragons in EPCR Challenge Cup action. The 8pm kick-off at Rodney Parade is the...

Final pool round pivotal for South African teams in Europe

2 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...

Newcastle side to face Perpignan

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Red Bulls are aiming to maintain their unbeaten start to the EPCR Challenge Cup on Saturday when they host French side, Perpignan. Victory in the 1pm kick-off at Kingston Park would secure qualification...

Sale Sharks Dominate Clermont in Champions Cup Opener

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Clermont Auvergne missed a vital opportunity to make an early statement in the Champions Cup, falling 35–15 at home to Sale Sharks in a one-sided opening-day clash at the Marcel-Michelin Stadium....

Sevu Reece to depart the Crusaders at the end of the 2026 season

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sevu Reece will be departing the Crusaders at the conclusion of the 2026 season, having signed with French side Perpignan.     Reece remains contracted with...

Top 14 Weekend Preview: Antoine Dupont Set for Blockbuster Return

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Top 14 returns with a compelling round of matches, but the biggest storyline is the comeback of Antoine Dupont. The Toulouse scrum-half is expected to feature for the first time since his long injury...

Match Report: Scotland 56-0 Tonga

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland finished the Quilter Nations Series with a largely routine eight-try victory over Tonga at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. In what was to represent a portal into future Tongan ill-discipline,...

Italy name team for the challenge against South Africa

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gonzalo Quesada, Head Coach of the Italian Men's National Team, has announced the squad that will face South Africa on Saturday, November 15th, at 1:40 PM at the Allianz Stadium in Turin in the Azzurri's...

Scotland squad update ahead of All Blacks

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland’s squad has been reduced to 42 players ahead of this weekend’s match against the All Blacks. Debutants from last weekend, Harri Morris and Liam McConnell have both...