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Liam Williams announces retirement from professional rugby

3 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Red Bulls full-back Liam Williams has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect.   The Welsh great won 93 caps and a Grand Slam during a glittering international career...

Phil Pask appointed as Northampton Saints’ new President

4 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints are delighted to announce that Phil Pask will become the Club’s next President, with his tenure commencing at the start of the 2026/27 season.   A hugely respected figure...

Major Ospreys announcement as Swansea Council deal struck and Alun Wyn Jones drafted in

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Swansea Council and the Ospreys are set to go ahead with new plans to redevelop St Helen's in time for next season in a dramatic Welsh rugby twist. The redevelopment of St Helen's had initially been...

Hugo Keenan returns as Leo Cullen names team to face Glasgow

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Glasgow Warriors in Round 13 of the BKT United Rugby Championship at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday (KO: 5.30pm, live on Premier...

Aki, Sheehan, Gibson-Park and van der Flier Sign New IRFU Contracts

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The IRFU is today delighted to announce contract extensions for Bundee Aki, Dan Sheehan, Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier, securing the futures of four key players...

Scotland's Russell eyeing 'career peak' with title tilt

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Finn Russell is eyeing up a career high as he aims to help Scotland clinch the Six Nations title. Russell played in his 50th Six Nations match, becoming just the fourth Scot to do so, on Saturday. He...

Debutant duo added for Force trip to Moana

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Western Force has made two changes to the starting XV for Friday’s Swyftx Super Rugby Pacific Round 3 clash away to Moana Pasifika with winger Darby Lancaster set to make his Club debut. One-cap...

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

1 month 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...

One more year for Jamie George

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jamie George has signed a new one year contract at Saracens, which will be his final year in professional rugby.  The legendary hooker, who graduated from the academy has gone on to captain...

Top Lock Josh Canham Extends Contract with Reds and Rugby Australia

2 months 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...