Black Ferns squad announced
23 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns Head Coach Whitney Hansen has named a strong match-day 23 to take on France at Semenoff Stadium in Whangārei on Saturday, October 24, 3.05pm NZDT kick-off.The match marks the 150th Black Ferns...
Fabian Galthie names his French squad for November with shock call up for Jeremy Ward
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyAs Galthie prepares for the Nations Championship with an eye on RWC2027 he names his squad as they prepare to welcome Fiji, South Africa and Argentina on home soil. France are currently top of the Northern...
Another withdrawal for the French team with the withdrawal of Demba Bamba due to a thigh injury
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance Xv: Nations Championship - Another withdrawal for Les Blues, Demba Bamba (Racing 92) with a thigh injury will miss the entite competition. This is yet another withdrawal added to the long list...
Meet Le Roux Malan: The Man Who Rebuilt His Career After Horror Injury
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAs he lay on the Toulouse turf looking down at his horrifically damaged ankle, Le Roux Malan feared his rugby career was over. But three years on, that career is positively thriving as he prepares for...
Cheetahs face anxious Faf de Klerk wait
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyCheetahs scrumhalf Faf de Klerk is set to undergo scans after suffering an ankle injury against Bayonne on Sunday. The 35-year-old, who celebrated his birthday on Monday, was forced off in the 43rd minute...
WXV Global Report | New Zealand 81 - 12 France
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyShyrah Tuliau-Tua’a scored a second-half quadruple, while Maia Joseph, Amy du Plessis, and Ayesha Leti-I’iga weighed in with doubles as New Zealand put on a commanding performance against...
Sharks team for Challenge Cup opener
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hollywoodbets Sharks open their 2026/27 EPCR Challenge Cup campaign against Lyon in France this weekend. Nick Hatton captains the side from eighthman. After featuring in last week’s VURC encounter...
La Rochelle: The Foundations of a Return to the Top
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyFor several years, Stade Rochelais established themselves as one of the most formidable sides in European rugby. Back-to-back Investec Champions Cup titles in 2022 and 2023 confirmed their status among...
Where to watch Round 1 of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup 2026/27
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThrilling fixtures are on the menu as the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup return this Friday. The long-awaited return of club rugby’s biggest competitions has finally arrived!...
La Rochelle ready for Lions challenge
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyLock Theo McFarland says the Lions must expect a confident La Rochelle when the teams meet in their Investec Champions Cup opener at Stade Marcel-Deflandre on Saturday. The Joburgers are making their...
