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Trevor Woodman to join Connacht Rugby at the end of the season.

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby legend, Trevor Woodman, will depart his role as Assistant Coach this summer to join United Rugby Championship outfit, Connacht Rugby. Woodman made 140 appearances for...

Hong Kong set to host WXV Global Series Challenger in 2026

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Building on the momentum of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, World Rugby has announced that Hong Kong will host the WXV Global Series Challenger central competition, the second division of the WXV...

Walsh Adds His Name to Ospreys' Overseas Hall of Fame

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jack Walsh arrived at the Ospreys with no great fanfare as a relative unknown. But the USA-born, Aussie-raised utility back has gone on to add his name to the long list of overseas imports who have...

The Remarkable Rise of BKT URC Top Try Scorer Joshua Kenny

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joshua Kenny is in seventh heaven having emerged as one of the real breakthrough players of this season.   The 22-year-old winger only made his Leinster Rugby debut in October, but has proved a...

Finn Russell in talks over major off-field move after London meetings

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Finn Russell could be set for a major move away from the pitch after holding talks with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom talent agency, according to a report by City AM. The Scotland fly-half is said to...

Joe Launchbury to retire from rugby union

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins can confirm that Joe Launchbury, one of English rugby's most decorated and respected forwards, will retire from professional rugby union at the end of the 2025/26 campaign.   Launchbury,...

SA ‘A’ to face Zimbabwe in Gqeberha double-header

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The South African ‘A’ team will make a welcome return to the rugby calendar when they line up against the Zimbabwe Sables as a curtain-raiser to the Springboks’ opening match of the season,...

Robbie Deans joins Barbarians coaching set-up for 2026 Summer Tour

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Barbarian F.C. is delighted to announce that newly-appointed Harlequins Performance Director Robbie Deans will join the Barbarians coaching team for their highly anticipated summer fixture against Wales...

Rob du Preez returns for Sale with all eyes on Leinster

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rob du Preez returns to the Sharks side while hooker Ethan Caine will start an Investec Champions Cup game for the first time as Alex Sanderson makes three changes to his side for the quarter-final trip...

Doncaster Knights (DRFC): Gallagher PREM statement

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Due to the requirements of the audit to enter the Gallagher PREM, further to winning the Champ and the subsequent two-legged play-off against the club which finishes bottom of the PREM, Doncaster Knights...