Newcastle Red Bulls confirm coaching team for 2026-27 season
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyDan 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...
Courtney Lawes admits he would have loved to return to Saints this summer.
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 37-year-old has signed a one-year deal with Sale Sharks and will make the move to back to the Gallagher PREM when his current contract at French Pro D2 side Brive reaches its conclusion. Legendary...
Hewat and Deacon to depart Tigers
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers can confirm that Peter Hewat and Brett Deacon will leave the club at the end of the current campaign. Both Hewat and Deacon are valued members of the Leicester Tigers community and they...
Trevor Woodman to join Connacht Rugby at the end of the season.
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby legend, Trevor Woodman, will depart his role as Assistant Coach this summer to join United Rugby Championship outfit, Connacht Rugby. Woodman made 140 appearances for...
Hong Kong set to host WXV Global Series Challenger in 2026
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBuilding 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...
Walsh Adds His Name to Ospreys' Overseas Hall of Fame
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Walsh arrived at the Ospreys with no great fanfare as a relative unknown. But the USA-born, Aussie-raised utility back has gone on to add his name to the long list of overseas imports who have...
The Remarkable Rise of BKT URC Top Try Scorer Joshua Kenny
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJoshua Kenny is in seventh heaven having emerged as one of the real breakthrough players of this season. The 22-year-old winger only made his Leinster Rugby debut in October, but has proved a...
Finn Russell in talks over major off-field move after London meetings
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFinn Russell could be set for a major move away from the pitch after holding talks with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom talent agency, according to a report by City AM. The Scotland fly-half is said to...
Joe Launchbury to retire from rugby union
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins can confirm that Joe Launchbury, one of English rugby's most decorated and respected forwards, will retire from professional rugby union at the end of the 2025/26 campaign. Launchbury,...
SA ‘A’ to face Zimbabwe in Gqeberha double-header
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African ‘A’ team will make a welcome return to the rugby calendar when they line up against the Zimbabwe Sables as a curtain-raiser to the Springboks’ opening match of the season,...
