URC resumes with gripping local derbies
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom United Rugby Championship returns with a bang this weekend after back-to-back rounds of Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup rugby, and to the delight of local fans, they will be treated...
Wallabies duo, former NRL aim to leave a mark in Japan
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe start of a new Japanese rugby season will provide the Wallabies' hierarchy with more than passing interest as the countdown to the British & Irish Lions tour begins. Marika Koroibete, who was...
A tough weekend for SA teams in Europe
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates Lions scored a sole victory for the South African francises in the two European competions this weekend, with the Toyota Cheetahs going down in Cardiff in the EPCR Challenge Cup, while the...
Three changes for Saints for first Champions Cup clash in RSA
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints will break new ground this weekend as they take to the field in South Africa for the first time in the Investec Champions Cup, facing Vodacom Bulls in Round 2 of the competition on Saturday...
Chiefs Ring the Changes for Stade Toulousain Clash
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs have named their side for Round Two of the Investec Champions Cup as they welcome French juggernauts Stade Toulousain to Sandy Park on Sunday evening. The reigning Champions arrive on Devon...
Japan League One Rugby returns
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe fourth edition of Japan Rugby League One kicks off next week, with the tournament opening with the clash betweenMie Honda Heat and Ricoh Black Rams Tokyo on December 21.The match is the first of 209...
Premiership teams gear up for round 2 of the Champions Cup
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup returns with a strong Anglo-French feel to this weekend’s fixtures. Across both competitions, five Premiership Rugby sides are in action against French...
Stade Francais v Saracens Match preview
1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby13-man Stade Français could only manage to score 1 try as opposed to Munster who ran in 5 against them last week Saturday in the opening round on the competition. They will welcome Saracens at...
23 under 23: the next-gen Wallabies, Wallaroos, Sevens and Super Rugby Pacific stars to watch in 2025
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAs we start closing the book on 2024, there's no better time to cast eyes over the young talents set to take Australia by storm in 2025. Rugby.com.au last compiled our 23 brightest stars under the age...
Marcus Smith signs new long-term contract
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith has put pen to paper on a new long-term deal to stay at Harlequins until at least 2028. The 25-year-old Quins and England fly-half will continue to entertain The Stoop faithful for seasons...
