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Fin Smith to stay a Saint

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints today announce that England and British & Irish Lions fly-half, Fin Smith, has penned a new multi-year contract to remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens.   The...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 4 October, 2025

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of The Rugby Championship 2025 and matches in the Rugby Europe Men's Conference 2025-26 this weekend.  Permutation highlights: South...

TEAM NEWS | Bath Rugby v Sale Sharks

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hyron Andrews returns to the Sharks team to face Gallagher Prem champions Bath on Friday night as Alex Sanderson makes two changes to his XV following the bonus point win over Gloucester in round one.  Andrews,...

Argentina name team for Springbok clash

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina will look to put the heavy 67–30 defeat to the Springboks in Durban behind and finish the VISA Macro Rugby Championship on a positive note. The rematch is scheduled for Saturday, October...

Stars return to boost Wallabies second Bledisloe Test

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has been boosted by a trio of returning stars as he names his team for Saturday’s second Bledisloe Cup match in Perth. Rob Valetini, Will Skelton and Jake Gordon have...

All Blacks team named for last round clash

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks’ selectors have named their team to play Australia at Optus Stadium this Saturday evening, with six changes to the team that started the first Bledisloe Cup...

Newcastle Red Bulls club statement | Steve Diamond

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Red Bulls are making several changes to the management structure to reflect the club’s deep and lasting commitment to developing local rugby talent through a strengthened academy program,...

Smith staying such a boost for Glasgow Warriors

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland star Rory Darge says Franco Smith extending his stay with Glasgow Warriors is great news for the club. Former Springbok Smith - the man who masterminded the 2024 BKT URC title triumph - had been...

Jamie Joseph announced as All Blacks XV Head Coach

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today confirmed Jamie Joseph as the new Head Coach of the All Blacks XV for 2025 and 2026.Joseph succeeds Clayton McMillan who led the All Blacks XV in 2024 and will retain...

What we learned from PREM's opening weekend

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

On a glorious weekend for rugby in England, the Gallagher PREM was back with a bang starting on Thursday night in Sale. There was more drama on Friday night when Bath Rugby showed everyone why they were...