Matt Phillips: 'Biggest game of my career'
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's not very often players get a second shot with a side - but for 31-test Wallaby Matt Philip, his return to his home state of New South Wales has been a long time coming. Growing up watching the Waratahs,...
World Rugby evolves Six Point Plan on Player Welfare
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby is today announcing the next evolution of the international federation’s Six Point Plan on player welfare. The original Plan which came into effect in 2021, has been the driving force...
Jock Campbell Re-Signs at Reds for 2026
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union is delighted to announce the re-signing of fullback Jock Campbell on the eve of a landmark honour for the Queensland Reds. Campbell, 30, will captain the Reds in Wednesday...
Mackenzie Martin off to Dragons
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMartin will link up with the Men of Gwent next week for pre-season and remain with the club for the entirety of the new campaign following the completion of a loan agreement with Cardiff Rugby. A...
Van Der Merwe Intent on grabbing his chance against the BaaBaas
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMarnus van der Merwe has been relishing every moment of being a member of Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ squad in the last few weeks and said he hoped to grab his chance to face the Barbarians in...
Dan Sheehan to captain Lions against Western Force
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named Dan Sheehan as captain for The British & Irish Lions' first fixture in Australia against the Western Force on Saturday. Ireland and Leinster Rugby hooker Sheehan is one of five...
England U20 Women for opposed training vs Wales
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland U20 Women’s head coach LJ Lewis has named her 34-player training squad for this week’s camp in Bristol. Based at Shaftesbury Park, the home of Bristol Bears Women, the Women’s...
Head Coach Andy Farrell names his first British & Irish Lions team ahead of 1888 Cup
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named his first ever British & Irish Lions matchday squad ahead of facing Argentina. The Lions, playing on Irish soil for the first time, take on the Pumas in the 1888 Cup at the...
New Munster Rugby Academy Recruits Confirmed
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby can confirm five new additions to the Academy squad ahead of the 2025/26 season. The new Academy recruits are Emmet Calvey, Conor Kennelly, Oisín Minogue, Eoghan Smyth and Tom Wood. As...
Wallaby prop announces retirement after career-ending knee injury
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies prop Matt Gibbon has announced his retirement from professional rugby after failing to recover from a serious knee injury sustained during the Reds' 2025 pre-season. Gibbon, 30, suffered...
