Black Ferns co-captain Kennedy Tukuafu out for six months with hamstring injury
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns co-captain Kennedy Tukuafu will be sidelined for the 2026 Test season after sustaining a hamstring injury while playing for Chiefs Manawa against Hurricanes Poua on 27 June.Following specialist...
England U20 Men announce squad to face Argentina
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Andy Titterrell has selected the England U20 Men’s squad to face Argentina on Matchday 3 of the 2026 World Rugby Junior World Championship in Georgia. Having attained two...
Zambonin locks into new Chiefs contract early
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs and Italian international lock Andrea Zambonin has put pen to paper on an early contract until the end of the 2027/28 season. In the direct aftermath of starting the Gallagher PREM final...
Schoeman and Cummings to reach 50 caps in Nations Championship opener - Scotland
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPierre Schoeman and Scott Cummings will become the latest Scotland internationals to earn 50 caps for their country this weekend, after the pair were both selected for Saturday’s Nations Championship...
The Italian XV for the challenge against Japan in their debut Nations Championship match
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGonzalo Quesada, Head Coach of the Italian Men's National Team, has announced the team that will face Japan on Saturday 4 July at 5:40 pm local time (10:40 am Italian time) at the Chichibunomiya Stadium...
Pools Confirmed | Champions & Challenge Cup Draw Complete
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe stage is set for another blockbuster Investec Champions Cup campaign, with the draw producing four mouth-watering pools packed with champions, historic rivals and European heavyweights. Tier...
All Blacks Perofeta and Finau among 10 Yokohama signings
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyYokohama Canon Eagles has unveiled 10 new signings including All Blacks Stephen Perofeta and Samipeni Finau. Leon MacDonald’s side has significantly bolstered their ranks for the 2026-2027...
Wales squad confirmed for start of Nations Championship
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMen’s head coach Steve Tandy has confirmed the 33-player Wales squad for the July window of the inaugural Nations Championship. Wales begin their Nations Championship campaign with an away fixture...
Why Rassie picked Riley over JJ van der Mescht
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has explained why Junior Boks captain Riley Norton was called up ahead of the more experienced JJ van der Mescht. Norton was pulled from the SA U20 squad that left for Georgia...
Brad Cooper confirmed as Attack Coach for Harlequins
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins unveil Brad Cooper as its new Attack Coach ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Cooper has quickly built a reputation as one of New Zealand rugby’s rising attack coaches - he joins from the...
