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Junior Boks to take on Georgia in title defence opener

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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...

Final pool round pivotal for South African teams in Europe

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Stormers, Bulls, Sharks, and Lions will have their work cut out in the final round of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions, where their playoff fate will be determined, while...

Raffi Quirke confirmed as Newcastle Red Bulls newest recruit

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Raffi Quirke will swap Sale Sharks for Newcastle Red Bulls in the summer, with the 24-year-old scrum-half joining on a two-year deal.   One of the most potent attacking nines in the Gallagher PREM,...

Luke Green signs contract extension

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Luke Green has put pen to paper on a new Northampton Saints contract, with the tighthead prop committing his future to the Club after an impressive first 18 months in Black, Green and Gold.   Standing...

Sale Sharks gear up for Challenge Cup round 3

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Obi has impressed on loan at Caldy in recent weeks and he gets his chance on the biggest stage as Sharks welcome a star-studded Hollywoodbets Sharks team to the CorpAcq Stadium (live on Premier Sports,...

Disciplinaries: Arthur Clark and Ollie Thorley, Gloucester Rugby

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Arthur ClarkThe case of Arthur Clark, Gloucester Rugby, was heard by an independent panel chaired by Jeremy Summers, sitting with Guy Lovgreen and Tony Wheat.Clark was cited for striking with...

Graham and Millar Mills to depart Northampton Saints

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints today announce that Sam Graham and Elliot Millar Mills will leave the Club at the conclusion of the current campaign. Back row Graham has amassed 63 appearances so far for the men in...

Wales U20 name extended training squad

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales U20 men’s head coach Richard Whiffin has selected a 45-strong extended training squad ahead of next Friday’s game against Cardiff RFC at Cardiff Arms Park (Fri 16 Jan, KO 7.30pm). Whiffin...

Saints name first line-up of 2026 as Quins visit Northampton

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saints Director of Rugby Phil Dowson has named his first Northampton Saints side of 2026, as the men in Black, Green and Gold kick-off the New Year by welcoming Harlequins on Saturday (3 January, kick-off:...

Nathan Doak signs new contract extension until 2028

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby confirm that scrum-half, Nathan Doak, has committed his future with the province, signing a new two-year contract extension until summer 2028. The 24-year-old has put pen to...