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Townsend names Scotland squad for 2026 Six Nations

8 hours 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

8 hours 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...

HIGHLIGHTS | USA Perpignan v Lions

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

USA Perpignan took on Lions at Stade Aime Giral in Round 4 of the EPCR Challenge Cup.

Dragons name team for Newcastle must-win

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Front row duo Wyn Jones and Brodie Coghlan are recalled as Dragons RFC face Newcastle Red Bulls in a must-win EPCR Challenge Cup encounter at Rodney Parade on Friday evening (kick-off 8pm). Head Coach...

Red Bulls Side for Dragons Trip

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Red Bulls have made three changes as they prepare for Friday’s trip to Newport, where they take on the Dragons in EPCR Challenge Cup action. The 8pm kick-off at Rodney Parade is the...

Final pool round pivotal for South African teams in Europe

5 days 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...

Newcastle side to face Perpignan

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Red Bulls are aiming to maintain their unbeaten start to the EPCR Challenge Cup on Saturday when they host French side, Perpignan. Victory in the 1pm kick-off at Kingston Park would secure qualification...

Sale Sharks Dominate Clermont in Champions Cup Opener

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Clermont Auvergne missed a vital opportunity to make an early statement in the Champions Cup, falling 35–15 at home to Sale Sharks in a one-sided opening-day clash at the Marcel-Michelin Stadium....

Sevu Reece to depart the Crusaders at the end of the 2026 season

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sevu Reece will be departing the Crusaders at the conclusion of the 2026 season, having signed with French side Perpignan.     Reece remains contracted with...

Top 14 Weekend Preview: Antoine Dupont Set for Blockbuster Return

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Top 14 returns with a compelling round of matches, but the biggest storyline is the comeback of Antoine Dupont. The Toulouse scrum-half is expected to feature for the first time since his long injury...