Boan Venter called up as Erasmus reduces Springbok squad
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBoan Venter, a former Toyota Cheetahs prop who now plays for Edinburgh, earned his first Springbok call-up on Sunday as Bok coach Rassie Erasmus named a group of 45 players following the completion of...
Sale Sharks appoint Bortolami as Head Coach
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have announced the appointment of former Italy international forward Marco Bortolami as the club’s new Head Coach. Marco, who left a similar role at URC side Benetton Treviso earlier...
2026 Women 6 Nations fixtures confirmed
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Guinness Women’s Six Nations returns in 2026 with an exciting new format. The action gets underway on the 11th April 2026, before five rounds of fixtures offer fans five days of...
Australia name U20 team for World Champs
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland Reds centre Dre Pakeho headlines the fresh faces in Australia's U20 squad for the upcoming World Rugby Championships. Pakeho is one of several new inclusions from the side that went through...
England U20 man name side to face Wales
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe sides meet in an uncapped preparation fixture ahead of the upcoming 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy. England travel to Tbilisi next Saturday (14th) to face Georgia to conclude their pre-tournament...
Junior Bok squad named for final training camp ahead of WRU20s
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJunior Springbok coach Kevin Foote has included three new players in a training squad for the SA U20s’ final preparation camp which starts in Stellenbosch on Monday in the build-up towards the World...
Bath Rugby sign Chris Harris
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBath Rugby have announced the signing of centre Chris Harris from Gloucester Rugby on a one-year deal. The Scotland international will join the Blue, Black and White for the 2025/26 season as cover...
Faiva and Stewart to leave Bath
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe club can confirm that Hame Faiva and John Stewart will be leaving Bath Rugby at the end of this current 2024/25 season. Stewart departs having come through the club’s Academy system before...
New Zealand Under 20 Head Coach Milton Haig steps down
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Under 20 Head Coach Milton Haig has made the decision to step down from his role with the team ahead of their 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship campaign.Haig, who recently led the team to the...
Rising stars in the running for URC Award
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySome of the brightest young talents in the game are in the running to be named URC Next-Gen Player of the Season. The prestigious award is open to players who were aged 23 and under at the beginning...
