Ollie Leatherbarrow extends stay at Newcastle Red Bulls
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyBack-row forward Ollie Leatherbarrow has committed to Newcastle Red Bulls for the next two seasons. The 23-year-old has scored three tries in seven appearances this season, with the former Scotland Under-20s...
Townsend names Scotland squad for 2026 Six Nations
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor 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
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
Tandy names first Wales Six Nations squad
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyWales senior men’s head coach Steve Tandy has named a 38-player Wales squad for 2026 Guinness Six Nations. Dewi Lake will captain the 877-cap squad for the campaign. Two uncapped players are selected...
Post match interviews: Lam, Bielle-Biarrey, Coleman, Todaro, Smith, Horne, Steyn, Craig, Smith, Tuipolotu
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe race was on for the final play-off spots in Day 3 of Round 4 in the Champions Cup. The Bristol Bears were unfortuante to fall short at the hands of defending champions Union Bordeuax Begles,...
Dingwall returns to captain Saints in clash with Scarlets
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyFraser Dingwall will lead Northampton in their final Investec Champions Cup pool match this term, with Scarlets the opposition at a sold-out cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens on Sunday (18 January,...
King Named Ireland Captain For 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Scott Bemand has today announced the appointment of Erin King as Ireland captain for the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations. Having recently returned from...
Sharks To Sign Welsh Prop Francis
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 33-year-old former Exeter Chiefs and Ospreys tighthead has been playing for Provence in France’s Pro D2 since leaving Wales in 2023. On the international scene, Tomas made his Wales debut in...
A new identity for age-grade rugby: Junior World Championship set for Georgia in 2026
2 weeks 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...
England’s 2026 Junior World Championship opponents confirmed
2 weeks 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,...
