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Michael Ala’alatoa Joins Munster Rugby

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby are pleased to confirm the signing of Michael Ala’alatoa from Clermont Auvergne on a seven-month contract until the end of the 2025/26 season. Ala’alatoa is currently on international...

Erasmus mixes team selection for Italy showdown

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Thursday named a new-look starting team for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test against Italy at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday afternoon, which will again be...

Kolisi celebrates 100 as Erasmus makes switches for France showdown

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Siya Kolisi will become the ninth Springbok centurion when he leads South Africa out against France at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday, with Bok coach Rassie Erasmus – who will guide the...

Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face Japan At Aviva Stadium

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for Saturday’s Quilter Nations Series clash against Japan at Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 12.40pm). After making...

Super Rugby Pacific squads named for 2026 season

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Super Rugby Pacific squads named for 2026 season   As Super Rugby Pacific prepares to celebrate 30 years, all 11 clubs have announced their squads for the 2026 season.   Fan favourites will...

Hurricanes announce 2026 Super Rugby Pacific squad

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes are proud to announce next year’s Super Rugby Pacific squad. Featuring 33 players who have been retained from last year’s playing contingent, next year’s squad also includes...

Jack Crowley rewarded with start against the All Blacks

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

There has been plenty of debate around why Jack Crowley is overlooked as the Ireland starting 10 but one thing is for sure and that is he has broken the door down this season on his current form. We will...

Preview: Ireland and New Zealand Renew Rivalry at Soldier Field

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Nine years after one of the most unforgettable days in Irish rugby, Ireland and New Zealand return to Soldier Field in Chicago to renew a rivalry that has come to define the modern era of international...

Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face New Zealand In Chicago

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Men’s Match Day Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for Saturday’s Gallagher Cup clash against New Zealand at Soldier Field (Kick-off 3.10pm local time/8.10pm...

Porthen to make Bok debut as Erasmus sticks with tested combinations against Japan

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Junior Springbok captain Zachary Porthen will make his Springbok debut against Japan at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday as Bok coach Rassie Erasmus named a largely settled match-23 for the...