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WRU appoint Rhys Long as Technical Director

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rhys Long has been appointed as Technical Director at Welsh Rugby Union, a senior position in the rugby and elite performance department.   Long joins Welsh rugby from the role of...

James Lowe to miss remainder of 6Nations

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland winger James Lowe will miss the remainder of the Six Nations with a groin injury sustained during last weekend's win over England. The 33-year-old limped off to be replaced by Leinster team-mate...

International trio return for Leinster showdown

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby have named an exciting team to face Leinster in a crucial BKT United Rugby Championship encounter at the Arms Park.  International trio Liam Belcher, Ben Thomas and Mason Grady were...

Unsung Hero Rudolph - The Bulls’ Breakdown Beast

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

He’s been dubbed as something of an unsung hero, but Jeandre Rudolph is now starting to get the plaudits he deserves.   Less than a year after being on the brink of retirement, the Vodacom...

Sebastian Still Dreaming of an International Return

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Javan Sebastian would love to play international rugby again - whichever country comes calling.   The Cardiff Rugby prop already has ten Scottish caps to his name, having been eligible through...

Plumtree and Costelow ruled out for Wales

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have lost two of their players to injury as Taine Plumtree and Sam Costelow leave the squad after picking up injuries against Scotland in Round 2 of the Six Nations

Rassie Erasmus casts net wide for first Bok alignment camp

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus cast his net wide, as he named a 49-man squad featuring 11 uncapped players – five of whom are still in the Junior Bok ranks – for the team’s first in-person...

Barbarians announce fixtures and coaches for summer tour

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Barbarian F.C. is delighted to announce a blockbuster international fixture against South Africa at the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) on Saturday,20 June 2026, kicking...

James Ramm to depart Northampton Saints

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints can today confirm that James Ramm will leave the Club at the end of the current campaign, as he returns to Australia to join Western Force.   The 27-year-old back arrived at cinch...

Ireland and Scotland move up in World Rugby rankings

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland climbed two places to third in the latest World Rugby men’s rankings after their 42–21 victory over England. The result returned Andy Farrell’s side to the top three, while England...