EPCR confirms Champions Cup Tier 1 clubs, Challenge Cup invitees and competition rule changes
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Pool Draws for the 2026/27 season, EPCR has confirmed the Tier 1 clubs for the Investec Champions Cup draw, the invitee clubs for the EPCR Challenge...
Three wins from three as Wales enjoy exciting Saturday
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's a memorable day for Welsh rugby, with victories for the senior men's side, the senior women's team and Wales U20s completing a clean sweep. Senior men edge thrilling Barbarians contest Wales Men...
South Africa, Argentina and Australia enjoy statement wins on day one in Georgia
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyIt 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,...
Why Rassie picked Riley over JJ van der Mescht
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has explained why Junior Boks captain Riley Norton was called up ahead of the more experienced JJ van der Mescht. Norton was pulled from the SA U20 squad that left for Georgia...
Mnebelele replaces Norton as Junior Bok captain to Georgia
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySiphosethu Mnebelele has been confirmed as the Junior Springbok captain for the forthcoming Junior World Championship in Georgia, replacing regular skipper Riley Norton, who has been named in Springbok...
Erasmus names six uncapped players in 46-man Nations Championship squad
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Saturday evening named a 46-man squad featuring six uncapped players and a host of returning Vodacom Bulls players for the inaugural Nations Championship, which kicks...
World Rugby lowers legal tackle height in community rugby
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby Council has approved adoption into full law a lower tackle height in community rugby, following positive trials over the last two years. The law – allowing Unions to choose either waist...
South Africa name exciting teams for Gqeberha double-header
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus and SA ‘A’ coach Mzwandile Stick named quality teams for their opening matches of the season against the Barbarians and Zimbabwe on Saturday in Gqeberha, with...
Gloucester Hartpury semi-final team news - PWR
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Hartpury welcome Trailfinders Women to Queensholm Stadium with Vodafone this Sunday for the PWR semi-final, with Head of Rugby, Dan Murphy has naming his side for the clash. Sarah Beckett captains...
Barney Maddison has named his squad to travel to Queensholm to take on the reigning champions.
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyBarney Maddison has named his squad to travel to Queensholm to take on reigning champions Gloucester-Hartpury in the 25/26 Premiership Women’s Rugby Semi-Final. The front-row is made up of Alivia...
