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Champions Cup

2024 - 2025

Four internationals return to starting XV to face Saracens

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins are boosted by the return of four internationals to the starting XV for the visit of Saracens to The Stoop on Sunday afternoon (12 October, KO 15:00). Two-time British & Irish Lion, Marcus...

Steve Cummins rejoins Scarlets as injury cover

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australian second row Steve Cummins has rejoined the Scarlets as short-term injury cover. Steve spent three years in Llanelli after arriving from Super Rugby side Melbourne Rebels in 2017. He made 46...

Lee Radford takes up a coaching role with Scotland

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints today confirm that coach Lee Radford will be seconded to Scottish Rugby for this season’s international windows.     The 46-year-old coach will join Scotland for...

Fin Smith to stay a Saint

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints today announce that England and British & Irish Lions fly-half, Fin Smith, has penned a new multi-year contract to remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens.   The...

What we learned from PREM's opening weekend

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

On a glorious weekend for rugby in England, the Gallagher PREM was back with a bang starting on Thursday night in Sale. There was more drama on Friday night when Bath Rugby showed everyone why they were...

Shane and Shanks make their pre-season predictions

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Shane Williams and Tom Shanklin have picked out the Welsh team they believe will finish highest in the BKT URC this season - and they are in agreement!   The Wales greats, who played together in...

Connacht tipped to make big waves under Lancaster

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby have been tipped to make a major impact in the BKT URC this season under new boss Stuart Lancaster.   Former England coach Lancaster has taken the helm at the Galway-based province...

Josh Macleod to lead Scarlets for 2025-26 season

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Josh Macleod will skipper the Scarlets for the 2025-26 campaign - his third season at the helm.   Macleod was officially appointed club captain in 2023 after stepping in for the injured Jonathan...

Sharks URC Squad Announcement

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sharks head coach John Plumtree has named a 65-man squad to do duty in the upcoming United Rugby Championship that kicks off next week.With a lengthy and demanding season ahead, incorporating the VURC,...

Welsh Rugby Awards

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jac Morgan was crowned Wales Men’s Player of the Year for the second time at the Welsh Rugby Writers’ Club’s annual dinner at Principality Stadium on Thursday night with another Wales...