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Eben Etzebeth closing in on his 12 week ban

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springboks lock, Eben Etzebeth's twelve week ban is coming to an end. He has missed 11 matches with the Sharks since the start of December 2025, which included four Investic Champions Cup fixtures and...

Scotland Women's training squad for the Six Nations 2026

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comprising 21 forwards and 17 backs, will be led once more by Rachel Malcolm and includes three notable returnees in the form of stand-off Meryl Smith, winger Shona Campbell and lock forward Louise...

Italy Women's training squad for Six Nations 2026

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Italian Women's National Rugby Team's coach, Fabio Roselli, has selected the 34 players who will be part of the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations squad. The squad combines experience and freshness:...

France Women's Training squad for the Six Nations 2026 announced.

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

François Ratier (Head Coach of the French Women's XV)  : " This second training camp is a continuation of the work begun a month ago. The selection of this 38-player squad...

Connacht name team to face Scarlets

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby head coach Stuart Lancaster has named his matchday squad for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with Scarlets at Dexcom Stadium (k/o 19:45). There are...

Wales team for Six Nations finale against Italy

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Steve Tandy has named the Wales team to play Italy on ‘Super Saturday’ in the fifth and final round of the 2026 Guinness Six Nations on 14 March (kick-off 4.40pm, live on BBC1 and...

Alfie Barbeary signs for Saracens

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens is delighted to announce the signing of dynamic back-rower Alfie Barbeary ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.  The former Gallagher PREM champion will make the move to North London...

Wales name team for away trip against Ireland

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Steve Tandy has named the Wales team to play Ireland in the fourth round of the 2026 Guinness Six Nations at the Aviva Stadium on Friday 6 March (kick-off 8.10pm, live on ITV1 and S4C).   There...

Key dates confirmed for 2026/27 Champions and Challenge Cup season

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

EPCR, the tournament organiser of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, has confirmed key dates for the 2026/27 season, with the EPCR Finals Weekend set to take place on Friday 21 and Saturday...

Barbarians announce fixtures and coaches for summer tour

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Barbarian F.C. is delighted to announce a blockbuster international fixture against South Africa at the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) on Saturday,20 June 2026, kicking...