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Joe Launchbury to retire from rugby union

2 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins can confirm that Joe Launchbury, one of English rugby's most decorated and respected forwards, will retire from professional rugby union at the end of the 2025/26 campaign.   Launchbury,...

Disciplinary Update: Simone Gesi | Two Match Ban

6 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Disciplinary process related to Simone Gesi Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 14 game against Ulster Rugby on Saturday, March 28 resulted in a two game suspension.   After...

Corniel van Zyl has signed a new long-term deal to become head coach of Cardiff Rugby.

21 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

The South African joined the Blue & Blacks as a forwards coach in 2024 and stepped up following the departure of Matt Sherratt to Wales. Under van Zyl’s leadership, Cardiff have enjoyed an 89...

Zain Davids refreshed and ready for Hong Kong 7's

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Zain Davids has seen it all during his Sevens career as a Blitzbok. He has stood on podiums around the world, lifted a handful of trophies, and received bronze, silver and gold medals respectively in various...

Mark Alexander unopposed as SARU nominations close

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mr Mark Alexander was the only nomination for the role of president of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) when the deadline for nominations for a four-year term closed on Monday.   Mr Alexander,...

SA ‘A’ to face Zimbabwe in Gqeberha double-header

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

The South African ‘A’ team will make a welcome return to the rugby calendar when they line up against the Zimbabwe Sables as a curtain-raiser to the Springboks’ opening match of the season,...

Robbie Deans joins Barbarians coaching set-up for 2026 Summer Tour

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Barbarian F.C. is delighted to announce that newly-appointed Harlequins Performance Director Robbie Deans will join the Barbarians coaching team for their highly anticipated summer fixture against Wales...

Moerat’s French move confirmed

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stormers lock Salmaan Moerat will leave Cape Town at the end of the current season to take up an opportunity in France. A proud product of the Western Cape, Moerat came through the system as captain of...

Assertive Connacht prevent Sharks attack to book quarter-final

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby secured their spot in the Challenge Cup quarter-final thanks to an impressive second-half performance against Sharks. The Irish saw off the Sharks 29-12 on Friday night as they...

Glasgow Warriors captain Kyle Steyn retuens from injury to lead his team out tomorrow.

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors club captain Kyle Steyn returns from injury to lead his team in tomorrow night’s Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 clash with the Vodacom Bulls, as Head Coach Franco Smith welcomes...