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Makazole Mapimpi picks up 5-game suspension

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Disciplinary process related to Makazole Mapimpi Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 4 game against Ulster Rugby on Saturday 18 October has resulted in a five game suspension.   After...

Steve Tandy names first Wales squad for Quilter Nations Series

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales senior men’s head coach Steve Tandy has named a 39-player Wales squad for this November’s Quilter Nations Series. Jac Morgan will captain the 744-cap squad for the campaign having...

Uncapped Porthen named in exciting Bok tour squad

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Junior Springbok prop and captain Zachary Porthen earned his first Springbok call-up on Monday as national coach Rassie Erasmus named a quality 36-man squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing...

Independent disciplinary process update: Ollie Sapsford (Australia A)

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ollie Sapsford (Australia A) has been suspended for three matches (reduced to two matches on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme) after a Foul Play Review Committee considered...

Jones, Lydiate & Patchell join Wales for Autumn Nations Series

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Wales internationals Duncan Jones, Dan Lydiate and Rhys Patchell will join Steve Tandy’s back-room team on an interim basis for the 2025 Quilter Nations Series.   57-cap and double...

Farrell Names Ireland Squad For The Gallagher Cup And Quilter Nations Series

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Men’s Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for The Gallagher Cup against New Zealand in Chicago and the upcoming Quilter Nations Series at Aviva Stadium. Ireland...

World Rugby confirmed Match Official appointments for November international window

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has confirmed the Emirates Match Official appointments a busy month of November internationals as teams look to secure the best ranking possible ahead of the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027...

Wallabies End of Year Tour squad confirmed

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies coaches have confirmed a 34-player squad for the upcoming End of Year Tour, with uncapped Queensland pair Aidan Ross and Kalani Thomas selected as potential debutants. Loosehead prop Ross,...

Ulugia joins Wallabies coaching staff for End of Year Tour

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

After finishing his tenure as Wallabies assistant coach last weekend, Mike Cron has agreed to continue his work with Australian Rugby as a mentor for the next generation of forwards coaches, particularly...

Wales star Lake heading down memory lane

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

For Dewi Lake, running out at the Ospreys’ new home this season will serve as a real trip down memory lane.   The original plan was for the region to relocate to the St Helen’s ground...