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Rassie Erasmus casts net wide for first Bok alignment camp

1 hour ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus cast his net wide, as he named a 49-man squad featuring 11 uncapped players – five of whom are still in the Junior Bok ranks – for the team’s first in-person...

Kepueli Tuipulotu agrees long-term deal with Bath

23 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

The club is thrilled to announce a contract renewal for Kepu Tuipulotu, keeping him at Bath Rugby until 2028. Joining the Academy ahead of the 2024/25 season, Tuipulotu’s time at Bath has seen him...

Barbarians announce fixtures and coaches for summer tour

23 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Barbarian F.C. is delighted to announce a blockbuster international fixture against South Africa at the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) on Saturday,20 June 2026, kicking...

Ireland and Scotland move up in World Rugby rankings

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland climbed two places to third in the latest World Rugby men’s rankings after their 42–21 victory over England. The result returned Andy Farrell’s side to the top three, while England...

Ireland Squad Update

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland squad will gather for a two-day camp in Dublin on Wednesday as preparations continue ahead of the Round 4 Guinness Men’s Six Nations clash against Wales at Aviva Stadium on Friday, 6...

Sharks To Sign Canakaivata

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sale Sharks have agreed a deal to sign powerful Flying Fijian back-rower Elia Canakaivata on a two-year deal from the start of the 2026/27 season. The versatile 29-year-old, who can play on either flank...

Flying Fijians Set to Make History with Three Blockbuster Nations Championship Home Games

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) is thrilled to announce the historic schedule for the Fiji Water Flying Fijians as they prepare to host three powerhouse nations during the July window of the inaugural Nations...

Japan Rugby League One round nine review

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

There is a new name at the top of the leaderboard at the halfway stage of the regular season in Japan Rugby League One as Kubota Spears took over from Saitama Wild Knights following the inaugural champions’...

6 Nations Highlights | England v Ireland

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

For the second week in a row England were blown away as Ireland and Gibson-Park picked away at a defence that needs attention and capitalized on a poor Ford and Dingwall performance. Ireland were able...

England v Ireland: Match Stats

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

 Ireland racked up their highest-ever points tally at Allianz Stadium with a stunning 42-21 victory over England. The game was very much one-sided and stats prove it too. Ireland spent 74 minutes...