Michael Cheika appointed NSW Waratahs coach
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyChampion-winning head coach Michael Cheika has returned to the NSW Waratahs, signing on with his former club for the 2027 season. The 59-year-old helped the Waratahs claim their lone Super Rugby title,...
‘Feeling fit and fast': Rieko Ioane could pose a threat to the Springboks
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Caleb Clarke and Billy Proctor both sent home with serious injuries, Rieko Ioane could be in line for a bigger role for the All Blacks during the Greatest Rivalry tour. The 29-year-old, who appears...
Mixed display by All Black greats: A look at Barrett and Ioane form
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks got their tour off to a winning start with all eyes on Dave Rennie's men as they prepare to face the Springboks in four test matches. There were a number of players that are on the fringe...
Kieran Brookes Joins Munster And Michael Ala’alatoa Extends Contract
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby are pleased to confirm the signing of 16-cap former England international tighthead prop Kieran Brookes from Top14 side Perpignan on a two-year deal. We are also pleased to confirm a one-year...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face Japan In Newcastle
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against Japan in Newcastle (Kick-off 8.10pm local time/11.10am Irish...
Joey Carbery returns to Leinster Rugby
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby can confirm this morning the signing of Ireland international Joey Carbery ahead of the 2026/27 season.A graduate of the Leinster Academy, Carbery scored 101 points (11 tries, 8 conversions,...
Farrell Names Ireland Team For Nations Championship Opener In Sydney
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for Saturday’s opening Nations Championship clash against Australia at Allianz Stadium (Kick-off 8.10pm local...
Pools Confirmed | Champions & Challenge Cup Draw Complete
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe stage is set for another blockbuster Investec Champions Cup campaign, with the draw producing four mouth-watering pools packed with champions, historic rivals and European heavyweights. Tier...
Irish Rugby confirms four key Women’s rugby leadership appointments
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyIrish Rugby has today announced the appointment of four provincial Women’s rugby leadership roles, a landmark step in the continued development and professionalisation of the Women’s game across...
EPCR confirms Champions Cup Tier 1 clubs, Challenge Cup invitees and competition rule changes
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Pool Draws for the 2026/27 season, EPCR has confirmed the Tier 1 clubs for the Investec Champions Cup draw, the invitee clubs for the EPCR Challenge...
