Callum Hunter-Hill signs for Northampton Saints
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have signed second row Callum Hunter-Hill from Gallagher Premiership rivals Saracens. The 6ft 7in tall, 120kg second row made 81 appearances across five seasons...
Ireland Men’s U20s Team Named For World Rugby U20 Championship Opener
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Willie Faloon has named the Ireland Men’s U20s Match Day Squad, sponsored by PwC, for Saturday’s opening match of the World Rugby U20 Championship against Italy in Cape Town (Kick-off...
England U20 side to face Argentina confirmed
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first England U20 Men’s matchday 23 of the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship has been confirmed, as Mark Mapletoft’s men ready themselves for the challenge of Argentina. England U20...
Nomlomo appointed Bulls Carling Currie Cup coach
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPhiwe Nomlomo has been appointed as the head coach of the Vodacom Bulls for the 2024 Carling Currie Cup campaign. The Selborne College alma mater will work alongside Werner Kruger, Jean Tiedt...
Sam Matavesi to depart Northampton Saints
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today confirm that hooker Sam Matavesi will depart the Club with immediate effect to pursue a playing opportunity overseas. The 32-year-old Fijian international joined the...
Erasmus names squad for upcoming test series
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong squad of 39 players and an additional 14 players on a standby list for the Castle Lager Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against...
Springboks vs Wales: A look at the numbers
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe world champion Springboks returned to action for the first time since winning the 2023 World Cup. A clinical performance by a South African side that had many new faces, and the ommission of regular...
Rob du Preez commits to the Sale Sharks
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks fly-half Rob du Preez has signed a new deal keeping him at the club until the end of the 2025/26 season. The versatile 30-year-old, who has made 134 appearances for the club and scored almost...
EPCR 2024/25 Season Pool Draws format announced
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pool draws for the 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup tournaments will be staged in Cardiff on Tuesday 2 July. Both draws will be streamed live on epcrugby.com and the event, which...
Rowntree named URC Coach of the season
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby’s Graham Rowntree has been voted BKT Coach of the Season following another excellent campaign with the Irish province. Having led Munster to BKT URC glory last season, Rowntree and...
