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James Ratti signs new deal with Ospreys

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ospreys confirmed today that James Ratti had signed a new deal to remain with the club. A product of the Ospreys development pathway, Ratti has been an ever-present figure in the starting lineup since...

Rory Darge to captain Pacific Tour

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend has named his Scotland squad for the 2025 Skyscanner Pacific Tour, with Rory Darge selected as captain for matches against Māori All Blacks, Fiji and Samoa. Darge has...

New Zealand Rugby chief Mark Robinson steps down from position

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson announced his surprise resignation Monday, saying he will step down at the end of the year. The former All Black has led the organisation for the past six...

Pienaar appointed Scrum Coach at Northampton Saints

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints today confirm that Jaco Pienaar has been appointed as the Club’s new Scrum Coach.   The 42-year-old will join the men in Black, Green and Gold this summer ahead of the 2025/26...

200-Cap Rory Scannell To Depart Munster Rugby

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby can confirm that 200-cap Rory Scannell will depart this summer after 12 years at his home province. A Munster man through and through, the 31-year-old centre is one of only 16 players to...

Halfpenny joins Wales coaching team for Japan Test series

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former international Leigh Halfpenny will join the Wales coaching team for the two-Test matches against Japan this July. With 101 caps for Wales, three Six Nations titles including two Grand Slams and...

Healy and Frizell add more international experience to Barbarians squad

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Healy and Frizell add more international experience to Barbarians squad   Ireland centurion Cian Healy and Shannon Frizell from New Zealand have been confirmed as the latest names to join up with...

Reds Lock In Hooker Richie Asiata for 2026

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hooker Richie Asiata’s strong season for the Queensland Reds has been rewarded with a new contract for 2026.The Queensland Rugby Union is delighted to announce the in-form forward has agreed to continue...

Bemand Names Ireland’s Women’s Rugby World Cup Preparation Squad

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has today named a 37-player Ireland Women’s preparation squad ahead of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England later this summer. The...

Wales backroom team selected for Lions

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Four members of the Wales senior men’s backroom team have been selected for the British & Irish Lions 2025 tour to Australia.   Rhodri Bown is appointed to Lions head coach Andy Farrell’s...