Ireland and Scotland move up in World Rugby rankings
1 hour ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland 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...
Squad Update | Munster Prepare For Zebre At Thomond
5 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad are preparing at the HPC ahead of Sturday’s URC Round 12 clash against Zebre at Thomond Park. On the international front, Edwin Edogbo, Tom Farrell and Michael Milne have all returned...
Joe Brial Re-Signs With Queensland Reds
14 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyPowerful backrower Joe Brial has been re-signed by the Queensland Rugby Union to continue his rise in Australian rugby. The QRU is today delighted to announce that Brial, 24, has inked a two-year...
Japan Rugby League One round nine review
14 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThere 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’...
Japan Rugby League One Round Nine Official Preview
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyIs this the biggest test? League leaders, Saitama Wild Knights, might be unbeaten this season, and the winners of 71 matches from 82 outings since Japan Rugby League One inaugurated five years ago, but...
All Blacks and Crusaders centre McLeod signs for Chiefs
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs have signed All Blacks and Crusaders centre Dallas McLeod on a three-year deal from the 2026/27 season. McLeod has more than 50 appearances for the Crusaders but will make the switch to...
Slipper hits 200 for the Brumbies ahead of Crusaders raid
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe ACT Brumbies are heading back into enemy territory and they are doing it with the exact same squad that lit up Round 1. For Sunday’s Round 2 blockbuster against the Canterbury Crusaders (1:35pm...
Two All Blacks back for Chiefs v Highlanders
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Gallagher Chiefs recently re-signed All Blacks, Leroy Carter and Simon Parker, have been named for Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific match against the Highlanders in Dunedin.The pair announced...
Dallas McLeod to depart the Crusaders at the end of the 2026 season
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyDallas McLeod will leave the Crusaders at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season as he prepares to take on a new challenge with the Exeter Chiefs in Devon, England. The midfielder from...
Highlanders Name Near Unchanged Lineup for Round Two Clash with the Chiefs
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyFresh off a stunning opening‑round victory over the defending champion Crusaders, the Highlanders will roll out a virtually unchanged starting fifteen for Saturday night’s blockbuster under the...
