New All Black Siale Lauaki re-signs with Hurricanes until 2029
8 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are delighted to confirm that new All Blacks prop Siale Lauaki has extended his contract with the club through until 2029. A highly-touted product of the Hurricanes’ development...
Bayonne edge Cheetahs as Harlequins thrash Vannes in Challenge Cup opener
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyBayonne snatched a narrow 29-27 victory over the Toyota Cheetahs, while Harlequins produced a dominant attacking display to defeat French side Vannes 57-19 in the opening round of the EPCR Challenge Cup...
La Rochelle Overcome Brave Lions to Claim Bonus-Point Victory
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Rochelais opened their Champions Cup campaign with a hard-fought 31–14 victory over the Lions on Saturday, eventually securing a bonus point after a determined performance from the South African...
Lions lock, Hyron Andrews, has passed away in France
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions Rugby Company is deeply saddened by the passing of player Hyron Andrews while on tour with the 10bet Lions ahead of their Investec Champions Cup and Vodacom United Rugby Championship fixtures. This...
Edwin Edogbo Signs New Contract
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby are pleased to confirm a two-year contract extension for Edwin Edogbo that keeps him at the province until at least 2029. The 23-year-old Ireland international came up through the...
Salakaia-Loto to bring up 50 caps, McLaughin-Phillips potential debutant for Bledisloe Two
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto will play his 50th Test on Saturday afternoon, named to start in the second Bledisloe Cup Test at Accor Stadium. Salakaia-Loto, who was formally known as Lukhan Tui,...
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
5 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!...
Hollywoodbets Sharks Tour Squad
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyHollywoodbets Sharks head coach JP Pietersen has selected a 28-man squad that leaves this week for his team’s three overseas matches taking place in France, Wales and Ireland over the next three...
Springbok makes timely Stormers return
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyEvan Roos will make his return to action for the Stormers when they open their Investec Champions Cup campaign against Bristol Bears at DHL Stadium on Saturday. The Springbok loose forward returns from...
