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Ulster side named for Cardiff clash at Affidea Stadium

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his matchday squad to face Cardiff Rugby in Round 11 of the BKT United Rugby Championship at Affidea Stadium tomorrow evening. The squad features six players...

Jo Yapp appointed to new RFU role of Head of Women's Pathway

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Seventy-time capped England international Jo Yapp has been appointed the Head of Women’s Pathway – a brand-new role at England Rugby- from July 2026. She will...

Max Jorgensen commits long-term to Australian Rugby

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs are thrilled to announce the re-signing of young outside back Max Jorgensen to a five-year extension through to the end of 2031. The deal ensures Jorgensen, 21, will...

Gabriel Ibitoye signs new Bristol Bears contract

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bristol Bears are delighted to announce that Gabriel Ibitoye, one of the Gallagher PREM’s most dangerous attacking forces, has signed a new long-term contract with the club. A box office talent,...

World Cup winning head coach John Mitchell commits future to the Red Roses

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby World Cup-winning head coach John Mitchell has signed a long-term contract with the Red Roses. The World Rugby Coach of the Year, who led England to World Cup glory in 2025, has committed his future...

England squad update

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jack Kenningham (Harlequins) has been called into the England training squad ahead of the 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations Championship.Ben Curry (Sale Sharks) and Fin Baxter (Harlequins) will not...

Le Roux Pays Glowing Tribute To His Old Pal Pollard

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Willie le Roux has hailed his long-time playing pal Handre Pollard as “a proper trooper” and “a general.”   The Springboks duo go back a long way, having been team-mates...

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

4 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...

Scarlets Skipper’s Superpowers Earn Him Wales Recall

1 month 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...

Team News | Sharks V Northampton Saints

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

A host of familiar names return to the Sharks side after injury as Alex Sanderson makes nine changes to his side for the visit of Gallagher Prem leaders Northampton Saints on Saturday (KO 5.30pm, live...