Sale Sharks name team for Newcastle clash
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland stars Ben Curry, Tom Roebuck, George Ford, Asher Opoku-Fordjour and Bevan Rodd return to Alex Sanderson’s team after Six Nations duty as the Sharks Director of Rugby picks a strong XV for...
Northampton Saints have signed Zimbabwean prop Cleopas Kundiona
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 26-year-old tighthead will arrive at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this summer, and has 49 appearances to his name for Nevers to date – 37 of which have come as a starter. Kundiona...
URC back in full force as playoff race reaches new heights
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United Rugby Championship will be back to full throttle this weekend as the competition reaches round 13 and the race for playoff spots sears to new heights, with 15 of the 16 teams still in the race...
Brace for the tightest URC run in
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith just six rounds left to play, the Race to the Eight in the BKT United Rugby Championship is poised to deliver the most unpredictable battle for the Play-Offs in league history. The BKT...
Four uncapped players in the Red Roses squad
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach John Mitchell has selected a 37-player squad for the upcoming Guinness Women’s Six Nations. Gloucester-Hartpury’s Zoe Aldcroft will captain the Red Roses, supported by vice...
Sale Sharks sign Lions skipper Louw
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have bolstered their backline for the 2025/26 season with the signing of South African centre Marius Louw from URC side the Emirates Lions. The powerful 29-year-old, who regularly captains...
Kolbe and Roos step up to clinch top SA Rugby Awards
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHot-stepping Springbok speedster Cheslin Kolbe became the first backline player since 2013 to take the prestigious SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year title at a glittering SA Rugby Awards ceremony...
Japan Rugby League One 2024-25 Round Eleven Preview
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One There might not be a photocopier in sight, but company business will still be on the agenda when Yokohama Canon Eagles and Ricoh Black Rams clash in Japan Rugby League One’s quaintly...
Henry Pollock on debut as Borthwick names side to face Wales
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his starting XV to play Wales at Principality Stadium on Saturday 15 March (kick-off 4.45pm, live on BBC One). Saturday’s Test match...
Dolly extends Force stay until the end of 2028 season
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force are thrilled to announce the re-signing of hooker Nic Dolly on a new deal extending his stay at the Club until the end of 2028. The 25-year-old rake joined the Force from English Premiership...
