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Ollie Leatherbarrow extends stay at Newcastle Red Bulls

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Back-row forward Ollie Leatherbarrow has committed to Newcastle Red Bulls for the next two seasons. The 23-year-old has scored three tries in seven appearances this season, with the former Scotland Under-20s...

Townsend names Scotland squad for 2026 Six Nations

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend has named a 40-strong squad for the upcoming 2026 Guinness Six Nations, ahead of Scotland opener against Italy in Rome on Saturday 7 February. The group, comprising 23 forwards and 17...

Gregor Townsend names Scotland squad for 2026 Guinness Six Nations

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

  The group, comprising 23 forwards and 17 backs, will be led once more by Glasgow Warriors centre Sione Tuipulotu and includes two notable returnees in the form of second row Jonny Gray and hooker...

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...

Saracens team to play Glasgow Warriors named

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fergus Burke says Saracens Men must back up their historic victory against Stade Toulousain as they head in to their final Investec Champions Cup pool match in Glasgow on Sunday. The Original Club of...

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...

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...

Robbie Smith signs new deal with Saints

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints can today confirm that Robbie Smith has signed a new contract, keeping the Scotland hooker at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens beyond the current campaign. Smith made his Saints...

Junior Boks to take on Georgia in title defence opener

1 month 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...

Everitt extends Edinburgh stay

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh Rugby head coach Sean Everitt has extended his stay at Hive Stadium, providing further stability as the club continues its resurgence in domestic and European competition. Now in his third year...