NRL celebrates big win over NZ Rugby on Chiefs franchise
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand’s High Court has knocked back an application for an interim injunction on the PNG Chiefs NRL franchise using its name in the country. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) had rushed to court ahead...
La Rochelle: The Foundations of a Return to the Top
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyFor several years, Stade Rochelais established themselves as one of the most formidable sides in European rugby. Back-to-back Investec Champions Cup titles in 2022 and 2023 confirmed their status among...
Where to watch Round 1 of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup 2026/27
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThrilling fixtures are on the menu as the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup return this Friday. The long-awaited return of club rugby’s biggest competitions has finally arrived!...
PREM Round 3 review
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first block of Gallagher PREM action came to a close with every team now having tasted defeat after three rounds. In Round 3, all five home teams emerged victorious as records fell at Northampton...
Hooper dives straight back into Chiefs action
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies back-rower Tom Hooper is included in the Exeter Chiefs 23 for the first time this season as Sandy Park hosts Newcastle Red Bulls in the third round of the Gallagher PREM. The Aussie flew back...
Togiatama set for Newcastle debut in Devon
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyZuriel Togiatama makes his Newcastle Red Bulls debut on Sunday when they make the longest trip in the Gallagher PREM, visiting Exeter Chiefs. The Fijian international comes in as one of five changes...
New Zealand Rugby moves to protect the Chiefs brand
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today moved to protect the Chiefs brand and is filing proceedings in the High Court of New Zealand against the decision by the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) to launch...
Bath Rugby's latest injuries ahead of Northampton Saints
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyBath Rugby have confirmed that full-back Tom de Glanville, who has been playing on the wing for the last couple of weeks, will miss Saturday's trip to face Northampton Saints with an Achilles issue,...
Exeter Chiefs have signed free agent back-rower Carwyn Tuipulotu for the 2026/27 season.
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 24-year-old, who was born in Wales to former Tongan international back-rower Kati Tuipulotu, switches the south west of France for the south west of England having spent the last year playing for Section...
Team News | Gloucester Rugby v Harlequins
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Gloucester Rugby side for tomorrow's first home Gallagher PREM fixture of the 2026/27 season has been revealed, with only a small number of changes following an impressive win away at Exeter last time...
