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Perpignan's Max Hicks to join Newcastle Red Bulls

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Perpignan’s Max Hicks will join Newcastle Red Bulls in the summer, with the 6 foot 6 forward arriving on a two-year deal. The 26-year-old Kiwi plays back row or lock, with the Maori All Black cap...

Ennor heads to France

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

2026 will be Braydon Ennor’s last season with the Crusaders.     He’s signed with French side Perpignan, where he’ll join Crusaders teammate Sevu Reece.    “This...

SA teams seek to build on European form

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa’s four franchises will look to build on their form in the two European competitions last week when they return to United Rugby Championship action this weekend, where the race for playoff...

Gonzalo Quesada has named a 33-man Italy squad for the training camp in Verona, ahead of the 2026 Men’s Six Nations.

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

 Gonzalo Quesada, Head Coach of Italy’s Men’s National Team, has announced the 33-player squad for the Azzurri’s training camp in Verona, beginning Sunday, January 25, as preparation...

Townsend names Scotland squad for 2026 Six Nations

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend has named a 40-strong squad for the upcoming 2026 Guinness Six Nations, ahead of Scotland opener against Italy in Rome on Saturday 7 February. The group, comprising 23 forwards and 17...

Gregor Townsend names Scotland squad for 2026 Guinness Six Nations

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

  The group, comprising 23 forwards and 17 backs, will be led once more by Glasgow Warriors centre Sione Tuipulotu and includes two notable returnees in the form of second row Jonny Gray and hooker...

HIGHLIGHTS | USA Perpignan v Lions

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

USA Perpignan took on Lions at Stade Aime Giral in Round 4 of the EPCR Challenge Cup.

Dragons name team for Newcastle must-win

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Front row duo Wyn Jones and Brodie Coghlan are recalled as Dragons RFC face Newcastle Red Bulls in a must-win EPCR Challenge Cup encounter at Rodney Parade on Friday evening (kick-off 8pm). Head Coach...

Red Bulls Side for Dragons Trip

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Red Bulls have made three changes as they prepare for Friday’s trip to Newport, where they take on the Dragons in EPCR Challenge Cup action. The 8pm kick-off at Rodney Parade is the...

Final pool round pivotal for South African teams in Europe

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Stormers, Bulls, Sharks, and Lions will have their work cut out in the final round of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions, where their playoff fate will be determined, while...