Ntamack set to miss Six Nations opener after kidney injury
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance and Toulouse fly-half Romain Ntamack is expected to miss the opening matches of the Six Nations Championship after being sidelined with a kidney injury. The 26-year-old has not played since Toulouse’s...
Sam Costelow returns from injury for Scarlets Champions Cup pool finale against Saints
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySam Costelow returns from injury for Scarlets Champions Cup pool finale against Saints Wales international fly-half Sam Costelow will make his return from injury as Scarlets take on Northampton...
Top Lock Josh Canham Extends Contract with Reds and Rugby Australia
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union and Rugby Australia are delighted to announce a contract extension with Queensland Reds lock Josh Canham for 2027.The towering lock signed a two-year deal in June 2024 but has...
King Named Ireland Captain For 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Scott Bemand has today announced the appointment of Erin King as Ireland captain for the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations. Having recently returned from...
Sharks To Sign Welsh Prop Francis
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 33-year-old former Exeter Chiefs and Ospreys tighthead has been playing for Provence in France’s Pro D2 since leaving Wales in 2023. On the international scene, Tomas made his Wales debut in...
A new identity for age-grade rugby: Junior World Championship set for Georgia in 2026
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTournament expands to 16 teams and debuts under its new name: the World Rugby Junior World Championship Match schedule unveiled with new format featuring four pools of four Tbilisi and Kutaisi set...
Junior Boks to take on Georgia in title defence opener
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Junior Springboks will kick off the defence of their world title on Saturday 27 June in Avchala against host nation Georgia according to the confirmed match schedule for the World Rugby Junior World...
Final pool round pivotal for South African teams in Europe
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
Luke Reimer to Join Waratahs from Brumbies
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallaby flanker Luke Reimer will join the NSW Waratahs from the ACT Brumbies ahead of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season. The 25-year-old has signed a two-year deal with his hometown club and will move...
Challenge Cup Round 3 sees thrilling comebacks across Europe
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAt Stade Français Paris, a fire alarm delayed the start of the match against Exeter Chiefs, but once play began the game was intense from the outset. The Chiefs raced into a 22-nil lead with their...
