A new identity for age-grade rugby: Junior World Championship set for Georgia in 2026
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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...
WRU warns ‘short-sighted’ EGM proposals risk delay and damage to the whole game in Wales
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Welsh Rugby Union has issued a stark warning to all member clubs as a letter from a single associate member of the WRU (Central Glamorgan) has been circulated across Wales calling for an Extraordinary...
Dan Edwards signs new deal with the Ospreys
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys announced today that Dan Edwards had signed a new deal to remain with his hometown club. A product of the Ospreys development pathway, Edwards gained his early rugby experience with Cwmafan...
Welsh international Wainwright to make Tigers move
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers are delighted to announce Wales backrower Aaron Wainwright will join the club in 2026. Wainwright arrives from the Dragons in Wales, where he has made 129 appearances since debuting in...
Saints Eye Statement Win in Hostile Bordeaux Test
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints are preparing for their first visit to UBB’s iconic Stade Chaban Delmas since the 1997 1998 season and the sense of anticipation is clear. With Sunday’s Round 3 clash looming...
Wales U20 name extended training squad
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWales U20 men’s head coach Richard Whiffin has selected a 45-strong extended training squad ahead of next Friday’s game against Cardiff RFC at Cardiff Arms Park (Fri 16 Jan, KO 7.30pm). Whiffin...
