Furbank and Sleightholme return for Saints in Champions Cup Final
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Furbank and Ollie Sleightholme return to Northampton Saints’ matchday 23 this weekend as the men in Black, Green and Gold take on Union Bordeaux Bègles in the Investec Champions...
Strong foundation laid as Boks wrap up second camp
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus expressed his excitement about the international season ahead as they wrapped up a successful second alignment camp in Cape Town on Friday afternoon. The...
Draw for 2027 Rugby World Cup to take place in December
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe draw for the pool stage of the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup in Australia will take place next December, World Rugby confirmed. The tournament will feature 24 teams, rather than 20 as was the case since...
World Rugby Council moves 20-minute red card to global law trial
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby Council has today approved the global trial of the 20-minute red card in elite competitions. This decision follows an extensive review of successful closed trials conducted in international...
Six Nations Women’s Summer Series returns to spotlight future rugby stars
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations Women’s Summer Series is back for a second edition in July 2025, reaffirming its place as a vital stepping stone on the pathway to elite international rugby. Hosted...
Shortlists revealed for The Rugby Awards
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the first time, Premiership Rugby, the Rugby Players Association (RPA), Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) and Rugby Football Union (RFU) have joined forces for The Rugby Awards, presented...
Wales coaching team confirmed for Japan Summer Tests
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wales senior men’s coaching team has been confirmed for the two Test matches against Japan this July. Matt Sherratt will resume the head coach role on an interim basis for the series,...
14 uncapped players named in England squad
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach announced his squad of 33 players to take part in a training camp, ahead of a much anticipated fixture between England A and France A. 14 Uncapped players make up the 33...
Borthwick names 33-player training squad
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 33-player squad for a two-day training camp at the Honda England Rugby Performance Centre at Pennyhill Park. The squad does not include players...
Mike Brown to retire at season's end
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyMike Brown will retire from professional rugby at the conclusion of the 24/25 season. The 39-year-old will bring down the curtain on a 20-year professional career which has seen him make 430...
