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Edinburgh team news ahead of Parma opening URC clash

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Summer signings Piers O’Conor and James Whitcombe will make their Edinburgh Rugby debuts in tomorrow afternoon’s BKT United Rugby Championship season opener against Zebre Parma...

Hollie Davidson receives World Rugby Referee Award

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hollie Davidson has been presented with the World Rugby Referee Award in partnership with Emirates at the Women's Rugby Global Summit in London. Only days out from refereeing the Women’s Rugby World...

Hollie Davidson to referee Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 final

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has today announced that Scotland’s Hollie Davidson will take charge of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 final between Canada and hosts England at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, with...

Wallabies squad updated for Bledisloe Cup Series

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies’ scrumhalf Jake Gordon has recovered from injury to return to the squad ahead of the first Bledisloe Cup Test in Auckland on Saturday September 27. Gordon spent time training with the...

Caelan Doris Confirmed as Leinster Rugby Captain for 2024/25 Season

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby have confirmed that Caelan Doris will continue as club captain for the 2024/25 United Rugby Championship season. Head coach Leo Cullen made the announcement ahead of Leinster’s season...

Albornoz returns to Los Pumas squad for South Africa trip

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Flyhalf Tomas Albornoz will return to the Pumas squad for the final two Rugby Championship matches against South Africa after missing their last two Tests in Australia. The 27-year-old was forced to leave...

Massive strides for Springbok Women bode well for the future

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springbok Women’s performances at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup were not only an indication of things to come, but will also leave a legacy that will inspire the next generation to emulate...

Lisa Cockburn calls time on rugby career

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland international Lisa Cockburn has today announced her retirement from both international and club rugby following the conclusion of the Women’s Rugby World Cup. Cockburn...

New Zealand v South Africa quarter-final preview

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand come into their quarter-final against South Africa as one of the form teams looking to go all the way. A sweep of pool-stage victories against Spain, Japan, and Ireland gave the Black Ferns...

RSA team announcement (v NZL) media conference: head coach De Bruin, captain Booi, Malinga

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa head coach Swys de Bruin, captain Nolusindiso Booi (pictured left) and Ayanda Malinga (right) look ahead to their quarter-final against New Zealand at Sandy Park on Saturday. Swys de...