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Nawaqanitawase Signs with Wild Knights

11 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Wallabies winger Mark Nawaqanitawase is returning to his rugby union roots, signing a major deal to join the Saitama Wild Knights for the 2026-27 Japanese season. The 25-year-old dual-code international,...

France look to run it back, Ireland and England set to challenge

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2026 Six Nations opens on Thursday with a blockbuster meeting between France and Ireland, with those two sides having split the last four titles evenly between them. Both France (in 2022) and Ireland...

HSBC SVNS: Fiji and New Zealand claim Singapore titles

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji men's team reign supreme against France, while the Black Ferns Sevens overpower old adversaries Australia in Singapore. Fiji edged out France 21-12 in a thrilling final to sign off the Singapore...

Fiji wing Joji Nasova to join Newcastle Red Bulls

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fijian flyer Joji Nasova will bring excitement and finishing power to Newcastle Red Bulls next season, having signed on a two-year deal.   The 25-year-old plays wing or outside centre, and has already...

Guinness Men’s Six Nations has been defining rugby since 1883

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh, the birthplace of international rugby, became the setting for the annual showpiece launch event to kick off the 143rd edition of the iconic Guinness Men’s Six Nations. Bringing together...

Official Review - Japan Rugby League One (Round Six)

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saitama Wild Knights are the sole unbeaten side left in the premier division of Japan Rugby League One after adramatic weekend saw them edge Tokyo Sungoliath 31-30, while Kubota Spears surrendered their...

Scarlets Skipper’s Superpowers Earn Him Wales Recall

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was way back in 2020 that Josh Macleod was first called up by Wales.   But, some six years on, he still only has the four caps to his name.   To a large extent, that’s down to...

Elliott Stooke to join Tigers

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers are delighted to announce the signing of Elliott Stooke. The lock, who joins from Red Hurricanes in Japan, will make the move to Leicester ahead of the 2026-27 season. Stooke has previously...

Japan Rugby League One Preview

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

He might be returning to New Zealand at season’s end, but Richie Mo’unga has some important business to take care of in Japan Rugby League One first, starting with Saturday’s replay of...

Top Lock Josh Canham Extends Contract with Reds and Rugby Australia

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Rugby Union and Rugby Australia are delighted to announce a contract extension with Queensland Reds lock Josh Canham for 2027.The towering lock signed a two-year deal in June 2024 but has...