Saints sign Italian hooker Marco Manfredi
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints announce the signing of Italian hooker Marco Manfredi, who arrived at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens earlier this week. The 28-year-old, capped three times at Test...
Lisa Cockburn calls time on rugby career
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland international Lisa Cockburn has today announced her retirement from both international and club rugby following the conclusion of the Women’s Rugby World Cup. Cockburn...
South Africa win World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 title
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa ended a 13-year wait for a second World Rugby U20 Championship title after beating New Zealand 23-15 in the final of the 2025 edition in the Italian city of Rovigo on Saturday. It was the...
New Zealand to face South Africa in World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 final
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 final on Saturday in the Italian city of Rovigo will be between New Zealand and South Africa, a repeat of the 2012 title decider involving two sides desperate...
Semi-finals set for World Rugby U20 Championship 2025
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe semi-final line-up has been confirmed for the World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 with South Africa to face Argentina and France to tackle New Zealand in the Italian city of Viadana on 14 July. South...
Foote applauds Junior Boks’ mature performance against Scotland
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJunior Springbok coach Kevin Foote praised his players for executing the game plan and playing with intensity after South Africa scored a runway victory over Scotland in their final World Rugby U20 Championship...
Independent disciplinary update: Randall Baker and George Timmins
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRandall Baker (New Zealand) has been suspended for 3 matches, reduced to 2 on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme, and George Timmins (England) has been suspended for 5 matches...
New Zealand team named for World Rugby Under 20 Championship game against Italy
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealand Men’s Under 20 team has been named for their opening match of the World Rugby Under 20 Championship, where they will face host nation Italy in Calvisano. This clash marks...
England U20 man name side to face Wales
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe sides meet in an uncapped preparation fixture ahead of the upcoming 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy. England travel to Tbilisi next Saturday (14th) to face Georgia to conclude their pre-tournament...
New Zealand squad named for World Rugby Under 20 Championship
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThirty players have been named in the New Zealand Men’s Under 20 squad to contest the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy from 29 June to 19 July. Having retained The Rugby Championship...
