wales

North to retire from rugby at season end

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

George North has confirmed he will retire from playing rugby at the end of the current season.   Speaking on social media Wales’ most-capped men’s back said: “I just wanted to...

Sisilia Tuipulotu signs for Harlequins Women

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tuipulotu joins from Gloucester-Hartpury, having made 67 appearances across six seasons in the West Country since making her debut in 2021 against DMP Durham Sharks. She has since established herself...

URC R16 Review: Race to the Eight Reaching New Levels of Drama

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The DHL Stormers and Glasgow Warriors have become the first teams to book spots in the BKT United Rugby Championship Play-Offs, with seven sides now left battling it out for the other six places.   They...

Scarlets name team for Bulls Clash

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets have named their side to face the Vodacom Bulls at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday evening (19:45 Premier Sports) with a mix of experience and emerging talent and a clear eye on the future as the...

Newcastle Red Bulls confirm coaching team for 2026-27 season

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan McFarland will take over as Newcastle Red Bulls’ head coach this summer - the Englishman heading up an exciting new coaching roster which includes the return of Calum MacRae.   McFarland...

No room for error for SA teams in Vodacom URC.

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

There will be no room for error for the four South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in the third-last round of pool matches this weekend, with every result set to have notable implications...

Gautengers sparkle as coastal sides falter in Vodacom URC

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Fidelity Securedrive Lions and Vodacom Bulls made strong statements of their intent in a round of mixed fortunes for the South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship as they achieved...

Hong Kong set to host WXV Global Series Challenger in 2026

2 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...

Wales international trio return for Cardiff clash

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales internationals Eddie James, Ryan Elias and Taine Plumtree return to the Scarlets starting line-up for Saturday’s Welsh derby against Cardiff Rugby in round 15 of the BKT United Rugby Championship...

Trio return for Scarlets derby

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby have made seven changes for their Welsh derby showdown with the Scarlets in the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday (17:30). The Blue & Blacks travel to Llanelli with their play-off...