Andy Farrell names Lions team to face ACT Brumbies
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his team to take on the ACT Brumbies with Connacht Rugby and Ireland’s Mack Hansen set to face his old club. Saracens...
England team to play Argentina in La Plata
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play Argentina at Estadio UNO in La Plata on Saturday 5 July (kick-off 8.40pm BST). George Ford will co-captain the side alongside...
Players leaving and Joining the Premiership
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the conclusion of the 2024/25 Premiership Rugby seasson, clubs across England are undergoing significant changes ahead of the new campaign. A wave of high-profile departures and exciting new...
Players leaving and Joining the URC this season
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African United Rugby Championship franchises are undergoing significant squad changes ahead of the 2025/26 season, with a host of high-profile departures and exciting new arrivals across the...
Tadhg Beirne to lead The British & Irish Lions against the Waratahs in Sydney
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named the team that will face off against the New South Wales Waratahs on Saturday night at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney. Munster Rugby and Ireland’s Tadhg Beirne will captain...
McDowall to captain Scotland against the Maori All Blacks
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Saturday, Stafford McDowall will captain Scotland for their first match of the Skyscanner Pacific Tour, against the Maori All Blacks. McDowall has previous experience of leading his...
Saints sign lock van der Mescht
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints are delighted to today confirm the signing of South African lock, Juan John ‘JJ’ van der Mescht, ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 6’7”, 145kg second row arrives...
Match Preview: Queensland Reds v British & Irish Lions
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the space of two years, Hugo Keenan has gone from playing at his first Rugby World Cup to gracing the Olympic stage, and now making his debut for the British & Irish Lions ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan The...
Champions Cup 2025/26 pool draws
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pools for the 2025/26 Champions Cup are locked in and here they are: Investec Champions Cup pool draw Pool 1 Stade Toulousain ASM Clermont Auvergne Hollywoodbets Sharks Saracens Glasgow...
Tshituka to make Test debut for Boks against Italy
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyVincent Tshituka will make his Test debut in an experienced match-23 named by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus for Saturday’s Castle Lager Incoming Series opener against Italy in Pretoria, with Jesse...
