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Tandy names first Wales Six Nations squad

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales 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...

Ntamack set to miss Six Nations opener after kidney injury

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

France and Toulouse fly-half Romain Ntamack is expected to miss the opening matches of the Six Nations Championship after being sidelined with a kidney injury. The 26-year-old has not played since Toulouse’s...

Sam Costelow returns from injury for Scarlets Champions Cup pool finale against Saints

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sam Costelow returns from injury for Scarlets Champions Cup pool finale against Saints   Wales international fly-half Sam Costelow will make his return from injury as Scarlets take on Northampton...

Top Lock Josh Canham Extends Contract with Reds and Rugby Australia

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Rugby Union and Rugby Australia are delighted to announce a contract extension with Queensland Reds lock Josh Canham for 2027.The towering lock signed a two-year deal in June 2024 but has...

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

4 weeks 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...

Sharks To Sign Welsh Prop Francis

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 33-year-old former Exeter Chiefs and Ospreys tighthead has been playing for Provence in France’s Pro D2 since leaving Wales in 2023. On the international scene, Tomas made his Wales debut in...

A new identity for age-grade rugby: Junior World Championship set for Georgia in 2026

4 weeks 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 weeks 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

1 month 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...

Luke Reimer to Join Waratahs from Brumbies

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallaby flanker Luke Reimer will join the NSW Waratahs from the ACT Brumbies ahead of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season. The 25-year-old has signed a two-year deal with his hometown club and will move...