Bordeaux sign two young SA stars
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyBordeaux Bègles have strengthened their pipeline of talent with the acquisition of two South African youngsters. The back-to-back Investec Champions Cup winners have signed Benjamin Coetzee and...
The Rugby Awards 2026: Winners
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe winners from The Rugby Awards 2026, presented by Gallagher, were announced last night at a black tie ceremony at London's iconic Old Billingsgate, screened LIVE on TNT Sports and HBO Max. PREM...
Ireland Men's U20s Squad Named For World Rugby Junior World Championship
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andrew Browne has today named the Ireland Men’s U20s Squad, sponsored by PwC, for the 2026 World Rugby Junior World Championship in Georgia. Ireland have been...
Borthwick names England squad for three-day training camp
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 26-player squad for a three-day training camp in preparation for the England XV v France XV match on Friday 19 June at Stade de la Rabine in Vannes,...
Nations Championship 2026: Unlocking New Rivalries
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe arrival of the inaugural Nations Championship changes everything. By linking the Northern and Southern hemisphere calendars into one massive, unified league table, the old "friendly" test matches are...
One less headache for Erasmus as veteran Bok returns
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAt a time when Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is watching his injury list grow by the week, there is at least one piece of encouraging news on the horizon. Springbok lock Lood de Jager has been named...
Bok Women’s Sevens in control of their own destiny – Webb
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyProfessional sport, especially those involving physical sacrifices such as rugby, can be brutal and at times cruel, but try and tell that to dual Springbok Women's player Eloise Webb. After more...
Jonny May confirms his retirement from professional rugby.
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAt the age of 36, Jonny May confirmed his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect after finishing the regular season of the Pro D2 2025/26 with Soyaux-Angoulême XV. He...
Bristol Bears injury latest: Broken hand fears for captain Fitz Harding
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears are away at Sale Sharks on the closing weekend of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM Pat Lam described how ‘he sat back in awe’ at the toughness of Bristol Bears captain Fitz...
Allison included on Match Official panel for Junior World Championship
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa’s Christopher Allison is one of 12 match officials to take the whistle at the Junior World Championship 2026 in Georgia, World Rugby announced on Wednesday, with a month to go until...
