Top Lock Josh Canham Extends Contract with Reds and Rugby Australia
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union and Rugby Australia are delighted to announce a contract extension with Queensland Reds lock Josh Canham for 2027.The towering lock signed a two-year deal in June 2024 but has...
A new identity for age-grade rugby: Junior World Championship set for Georgia in 2026
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyTournament expands to 16 teams and debuts under its new name: the World Rugby Junior World Championship Match schedule unveiled with new format featuring four pools of four Tbilisi and Kutaisi set...
Robbie Smith signs new deal with Saints
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today confirm that Robbie Smith has signed a new contract, keeping the Scotland hooker at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens beyond the current campaign. Smith made his Saints...
England’s 2026 Junior World Championship opponents confirmed
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland U20 Men will open their 2026 World Rugby Junior World Championship campaign against Ireland at Avchala Stadium, Tbilisi on Saturday 27th June (12:30 BST kick-off). Andy Titterrell’s side,...
Junior Boks to take on Georgia in title defence opener
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Junior Springboks will kick off the defence of their world title on Saturday 27 June in Avchala against host nation Georgia according to the confirmed match schedule for the World Rugby Junior World...
Huw Sutton joins Swansea RFC coaching staff
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySwansea RFC announced today that Ospreys lock Huw Sutton had joined the coaching staff as forwards coach. The Whites confirmed Sutton would be taking on the role alongside other appointment announcements,...
World Rugby confirms Match Official appointments for Men’s Six Nations 2026
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates World Rugby Match Officials have been confirmed for the Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2026. Fourteen referees from eight nations with 487 tests between them, will...
Hastings Fit and Firing Ahead of Hampden Humdinger
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter everything he has been through over the past few years, Adam Hastings has good reason to savour the special days he is now enjoying. The Scotland international has put a nightmare time on...
HSBC SVNS: Argentina bounce back in Cape Town after Dubai despair
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWallaroos, Black Ferns Sevens and Blitzboks go unbeaten on a dramatic opening day of HSBC SVNS rugby in Cape Town, while Argentina look forward to a semi-final outing after finishing eighth in the desert...
SA Rugby extends Erasmus’ contract until 2031
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby announced on Friday that the contract of double Rugby World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus’ had been extended for a further four years. It means Erasmus is contracted for six years until...
