Springboks v England | The Forward Battle
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAll the pregame talk was around the size and bulk that Borthwick picked in his pack, what the perceived plan would be and how they were going to go head to head with the formidable Springbok side. There...
Schoeman and Cummings to reach 50 caps in Nations Championship opener - Scotland
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyPierre Schoeman and Scott Cummings will become the latest Scotland internationals to earn 50 caps for their country this weekend, after the pair were both selected for Saturday’s Nations Championship...
Joey Carbery returns to Leinster Rugby
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby can confirm this morning the signing of Ireland international Joey Carbery ahead of the 2026/27 season.A graduate of the Leinster Academy, Carbery scored 101 points (11 tries, 8 conversions,...
Pools Confirmed | Champions & Challenge Cup Draw Complete
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe stage is set for another blockbuster Investec Champions Cup campaign, with the draw producing four mouth-watering pools packed with champions, historic rivals and European heavyweights. Tier...
EPCR confirms Champions Cup Tier 1 clubs, Challenge Cup invitees and competition rule changes
1 month 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...
Scarlets appoint Aaron Dundon as Lead Forwards Coach
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets are delighted to announce the appointment of Aaron Dundon as the club's Lead Forwards Coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. Widely respected as one of Irish rugby's brightest forward coaches,...
DHL Stormers XXIII set for Carling Currie Cup debut
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers XXIII will compete in the Carling Currie Cup for the very first time this season. Following a brand consolidation which has seen all Stormers Rugby professional teams compete under one...
Crusaders and All Blacks forward Cullen Grace to join Scarlets
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the most respected forwards in New Zealand rugby, Grace arrives in West Wales with a reputation built on professionalism, consistency and a relentless competitive edge developed within the Crusaders...
Werner Kok to join Newcastle Red Bulls
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African wing Werner Kok has joined Newcastle Red Bulls as preparations for the new Gallagher PREM season continue to gather pace. Werner arrives on a one-year deal having scored 12 tries in 19...
Cullen to step away at the end of the 2026/27 season
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby can confirm that Head Coach, Leo Cullen, will step away from his role at the conclusion of his current contract at the end of the 2026/27 season.Leo, and his coaching team, will continue...
