North to retire from rugby at season end
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge 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 RugbyTuipulotu 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...
Saracens named to face Leicester Tigers
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyFERGUS BURKE IS HOPEFUL SARACENS CAN CONTINUE THEIR GOOD MOMENTUM HEADING INTO A PLAY-OFF DECIDING CLASH WITH LEICESTER TIGERS ON SATURDAY. The fly-half starts in an unchanged XV from the team who ran-in...
Newcastle Red Bulls confirm coaching team for 2026-27 season
2 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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...
