Pacific Nations Cup 2025 set to deliver high-stakes action with direct qualification path to Men’s RWC2027
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has officially announced the full schedule for the Pacific Nations Cup 2025 (22 August - 20 September), the second edition of the revitalised and expanded competition that is fast becoming...
Waratahs Captain Jake Gordon Re-Commits to Australian Rugby for Two More Years
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyThe NSW Waratahs and Rugby Australia are pleased to confirm Jake Gordon has re-signed for a further two years, making him the latest Wallaby to re-commit until at least the home Rugby World Cup in 2027. Born...
Filipo Daugunu returns for Reds against Waratahs
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe return of Wallaby Filipo Daugunu in the centres is a timely boost for the Queensland Reds ahead of Friday night’s clash against the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.Daugunu comes back in as one of the...
U20 Rugby Championship | Australia and New Zealand Teams Announced
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 final highlighted the raw pace and physicality of a promising New Zealand Under 20 side, and several key players from that match return to spearhead the campaign once again. Hooker...
Blackett and McGuigan to join England coaching team for tour of Argentina and US
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby has today announced that Lee Blackett and Byron McGuigan will join Steve Borthwick’s coaching team for the upcoming summer tour to Argentina and the United States. Blackett, currently...
Nominees revealed for HSBC SVNS Awards 2025
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing an action-packed international series, World Rugby has revealed the shortlist for three categories of the HSBC SVNS Awards 2025: Rookie of the Year, Try of the Year, and Player of the Year, with...
Japan Rugby League One Preview (Round Sixteen)
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile their playing careers didn’t overlap, Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights coach Robbie Deans and his Ricoh Black RamsTokyo counterpart Tabai Matson know each other well.A dual international for...
The Rugby Championship U20 Tournament Squads Announced
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2025 TRC U20 will be held in Gqeberha [formerly Port Elizabeth], on South Africa’s Eastern Cape, from May 1 to 11. The four head coaches have announced their squads for the 2025 TRC U20...
Japan Rugby League One 2024-25 Round 15 Review
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights have returned to summit while the team they beat in last year’s semi-final, YokohamaCanon Eagles, are looking less likely to feature in this season’s playoffs,...
Tate McDermott 100-game milestone as Reds name team to face Brumbies
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain and halfback Tate McDermott will celebrate his 100th game for the Queensland Reds in Saturday night’s big derby against the ACT Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium. McDermott’s eight-season...