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South Africa, Argentina and Australia enjoy statement wins on day one in Georgia

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was an opening day to savour at the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 in Georgia on Saturday as reigning champions South Africa laid down a stunning marker by running in 15 tries against Uruguay. Argentina,...

Reds Finalise Experienced Coaching Team for 2027

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Reds have assembled their full coaching team for 2027 with experienced assistants Peter Hewat and Craig McGrath heading to Ballymore.The duo have signed on for 2027-28 to join new Head Coach...

The France squad for the Nations Championship

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The French national team coaching staff has announced the 33-man squad selected to participate in the first part of the Nations Championship. Les Bleus will travel to the Southern Hemisphere to face New...

Crusaders Captain David Havili to farewell the red and black

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

After more than a decade at the heart of the Crusaders, Captain David Havili has confirmed 2026 was his final season in the red and black, with the midfielder set to take up a new opportunity in...

Ireland Squad Update

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland squad will depart for Sydney on Monday ahead of the Nations Championship Southern Series and there have been two enforced changes to the squad following Leinster’s URC final...

Nortjé’s Biggest Wish For His Final Run With The Bulls

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ruan Nortjé’s remarkable journey with the Vodacom Bulls draws to a close today in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final against Leinster, where this humble hard man of the game...

Wallabies name three uncapped players in squad for July Nations Championship

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies coaches have selected a 37-player squad for the upcoming Nations Championship Tests on home soil next month, with uncapped Brumbies pair Declan Meredith and Lachlan Shaw and Waratahs lock Miles...

Farrell Names Ireland Squad For Nations Championship Southern Hemisphere Series

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Men’s Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for the upcoming Nations Championship Southern Hemisphere Series. Ireland will kick off the inaugural...

Nations Championship Trophy Unveiled

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Nations Championship Trophy, the prize that the twelve strongest teams in international rugby will compete to win, has been revealed for the first time.   Standing 67cm tall and weighing...

Springbok Women to host Ireland in Cape Town

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springbok Women will host Ireland in a historic first Test series between the two countries on consecutive weekends in Cape Town in October as part of the WXV Global Series that was announced at the...