Fraser McReight Re-Signs With Queensland and Australian Rugby
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union and Rugby Australia are delighted to announce the re-signing of flanker Fraser McReight on a new three-year deal through to the end of 2028.The news is of massive significance...
Ireland Club Team Named For Match Against Portugal ‘A’
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland Club Team, sponsored by Energia, has been named for Friday’s match against Portugal ‘A’ at Agronomia Rugby Club, Lisbon – which will be streamed live on irishrugby+ Head...
Frost commits to the Wallabies and Brumbies
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and the ACT Brumbies are delighted to announce Nick Frost has re-committed to Australian Rugby. The 25-year-old’s new contract will see him remain in the nation’s capital until...
Matt Faessler Re-Signs With Reds and Australian Rugby
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union and Rugby Australia are pleased to announce the re-signing of hooker Matt Faessler on a two-year deal through to the end of 2027.Faessler’s ongoing commitment...
England 'devastated' for Lawrence as Achilles injury puts Lions place in doubt
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland fly-half Fin Smith has described Ollie Lawrence's Achilles injury, which threatens to rule him out of the British and Irish Lions' tour to Australia, as "heartbreaking". Lawrence was carted...
Rass, Mafura to start for the Lions
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has included star poacher JC Pretorius ahead of his side’s Round 12 clash with the Sharks, while Manuel Rass and Tapiwa Mafura start at outside centre and fullback...
Sharks name team to face Lions
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLoosehead prop Ox Nche makes a welcome return to the Sharks side namedto host the Lions at Kings Park in Saturday’s return leg United Rugby Championship derby match.He is joined in the front row...
Gloves off in vital URC derby in Durban
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe gloves will be off when the Sharks and Lions clash in Durban on Saturday – the only United Rugby Championship game of the weekend – in a repeat of last weekend’s match-up, but this...
James Venter joins Gloucester
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby is pleased to reveal that South African loose forward, James Venter, has signed a deal at Kingsholm ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 28-year-old rose through the ranks at the...
URC Round 12 Review
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbySt David’s Day delight for the Ospreys There was St David’s Day delight for the Ospreys as they beat Glasgow Warriors 32-31 at Scotstoun with “a rollercoaster ride” of...
