Scotland squad update ahead of All Blacks
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland’s squad has been reduced to 42 players ahead of this weekend’s match against the All Blacks. Debutants from last weekend, Harri Morris and Liam McConnell have both...
Round 8 URC South African Derby Fixtures Confirmed
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe URC have confirmed the kick off details for the South African Derbies in Round 8 Firstly, the Lions will take on the Hollywoodbets Sharks on Saturday, February 21 in Johannesburg’s...
PWR Preview | Loughborough Lightning v Sale Sharks – cinch Stadium @ Franklin’s Gardens
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup winner Holly Aitchison will make her first start in a Sale Sharks shirt as theSalford outfit look to continue their strong start in the East Midlands. Loughborough Lightning, meanwhile, will...
Plumtree to leave the Sharks end of the season
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks ownership and management have confirmed a series of significant changes to their rugby programme which will take place over the coming months. Following a disappointing start to the...
Lam names his Barbarians to face AB XV
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHanro Liebenberg will captain Barbarian F.C as they take on All Blacks XV at the Gtech Community Stadium, London, on Saturday (1:15pm). The Leicester Tigers star is one of eleven South Africans in the...
Emeka Ilione out for 2-3 months
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEmeka Ilione is likely to be out of action until the New Year recovering from a shoulder injury. The Leicester Tigers back row forward was assessed and scanned following last weekend's Gallagher PREM...
Porthen to make Bok debut as Erasmus sticks with tested combinations against Japan
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Junior Springbok captain Zachary Porthen will make his Springbok debut against Japan at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday as Bok coach Rassie Erasmus named a largely settled match-23 for the...
England team to play Australia
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s opening fixture of the 2025 Quilter Nations Series sees Maro Itoje named as captain with Ellis Genge, George Ford and Jamie George supporting as vice-captains. The match marks a significant...
The PWR Sees Attendance Spike In Opening Round
1 month ago by Ultimate Rugbyhe 'World Cup Bounce' was in full effect in rugby stadiums across the country this past weekend, as Premiership Women's Rugby clubs saw attendances spike in the opening round of the 2025/26 season. Across...
PREM Round 5 review
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is time to take a breath in the Gallagher PREM after five action-packed weeks – but not before we have taken a look back at Round 5. Northampton Saints head into the mini-break at the summit...
