Marcus Smith signs new long-term contract
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith has put pen to paper on a new long-term deal to stay at Harlequins until at least 2028. The 25-year-old Quins and England fly-half will continue to entertain The Stoop faithful for seasons...
England XV to Face France XV at Allianz Stadium
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby has today announced that an England XV will take on a France XV at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on Saturday 21 June 2025 (kick-off 3.15pm). The game forms part of the preparations for...
SA teams look for improvement on Super Saturday
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile the Sharks and Cheetahs will look to build on their encouraging starts to the Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup last week, the Bulls, Stormers, and Lions will target a strong comeback after suffering...
Neil Doak Appointed Ireland Men’s U20s Head Coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU is today delighted to announce the appointment of Neil Doak as Ireland Men’s U20s Head Coach for the 2025 U20 Six Nations. Doak, who has overseen a number of preparatory...
All Blacks and Black Ferns confirm home fixtures for 2025
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA Black Ferns-All Blacks double-header at Sky Stadium in Wellington will be the centre point of an action-packed 2025 domestic Test season featuring nine matches across New Zealand.The Black Ferns Rugby...
Maddy Grant joins Harlequins Women
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins can confirm Canadian back-row Maddy Grant has joined the Club as injury cover for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. The flanker makes the move to South West London as injury cover for her...
Match Day Programme: Bath v La Rochelle
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFixture: Bath v La Rochelle Venue: The Rec, Bath, England Kickoff Time: 20:00 (GMT) Referee: Andrew Brace Form Guide: Bath: WWWWW La Rochelle: WLWLL Best...
Smith to earn 50th cap in Champions Cup opener against Castres
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFin Smith will mark a half-century of appearances for Northampton Saints as the men this weekend in Black, Green and Gold kick-off their Investec Champions Cup campaign against Castres Olympique...
Four changes for Sale ahead of Champions Cup opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Sanderson has made four changes to his XV to face Glasgow Warriors in the first pool stage game of this season’s Investec Champions Cup. England quartet George Ford, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Ben Curry...
Chiefs team Named for South African Clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs have named their side for their 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup opener against Hollywoodbets Sharks in Durban on Saturday afternoon. Chiefs, who were drawn in Pool One earlier this year,...
