World Rugby confirms Match Official appointments for Men’s Six Nations 2026
12 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates World Rugby Match Officials have been confirmed for the Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2026. Fourteen referees from eight nations with 487 tests between them, will...
Hybrid Hero Esterhuizen Helps Sharks Bite Back
12 hours ago by Ultimate RugbySpringboks star Andre Esterhuizen is hoping the Hollywoodbets Sharks have turned the corner as they head into Saturday’s huge South African derby against the Vodacom Bulls in Durban. The...
Back-rower Roots becomes first to re-commit to Chiefs
14 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs back-rower Ethan Roots has become the first member of the squad to put pen to paper on a contract extension this season. Establishing himself as one of the top performers among the squad...
Hastings Fit and Firing Ahead of Hampden Humdinger
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter everything he has been through over the past few years, Adam Hastings has good reason to savour the special days he is now enjoying. The Scotland international has put a nightmare time on...
Dewi Lake to join Gloucester
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international, Dewi Lake, will join Gloucester Rugby from the Ospreys ahead of the 2026/27 season, joining teammate Jac Morgan in making the move to Kingsholm. An abrasive hooker,...
Esterhuizen hits a century and Fassi returns
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hollywoodbets Sharks welcome English giants Saracens to Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday for the first home game of their Investec Champions Cup campaign. The team selected for this match is...
Savea shines in New Zealand Rugby Awards
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea’s dominant performances across the rugby season have been reflected in the New Zealand Rugby Awards, with the 32-year-old acknowledged as the best player in the country in 2025. In...
Jason Holland returns to Hurricanes ahead of 2026 season
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes announced the return of former coach Jason Holland to the club ahead of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific campaign. Previously a Hurricanes assistant coach from 2016 to 2019, and then head coach...
Sevu Reece to depart the Crusaders at the end of the 2026 season
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySevu Reece will be departing the Crusaders at the conclusion of the 2026 season, having signed with French side Perpignan. Reece remains contracted with...
New Ownership Structure to Support the Hurricanes
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes will start the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season with a new ownership structure following the sale by Wellington Rugby Football Union (WRFU) of its stake in the club. WRFU have been a 50%...
