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Borthwick names England squad for three-day training camp

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

England Rugby head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 26-player squad for a three-day training camp in preparation for the England XV v France XV match on Friday 19 June at Stade de la Rabine in Vannes,...

Nations Championship 2026: Unlocking New Rivalries

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The arrival of the inaugural Nations Championship changes everything. By linking the Northern and Southern hemisphere calendars into one massive, unified league table, the old "friendly" test matches are...

One less headache for Erasmus as veteran Bok returns

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

At a time when Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is watching his injury list grow by the week, there is at least one piece of encouraging news on the horizon. Springbok lock Lood de Jager has been named...

Bok Women’s Sevens in control of their own destiny – Webb

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Professional sport, especially those involving physical sacrifices such as rugby, can be brutal and at times cruel, but try and tell that to dual Springbok Women's player Eloise Webb.   After more...

Jonny May confirms his retirement from professional rugby.

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

At the age of 36, Jonny May confirmed his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect after finishing the regular season of the Pro D2 2025/26 with Soyaux-Angoulême XV.    He...

Bristol Bears injury latest: Broken hand fears for captain Fitz Harding

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bristol Bears are away at Sale Sharks on the closing weekend of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM Pat Lam described how ‘he sat back in awe’ at the toughness of Bristol Bears captain Fitz...

Allison included on Match Official panel for Junior World Championship

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa’s Christopher Allison is one of 12 match officials to take the whistle at the Junior World Championship 2026 in Georgia, World Rugby announced on Wednesday, with a month to go until...

England hopeful nearing return in welcome boost for Steve Borthwick

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter back-rower Greg Fisilau is nearing a return to action, in a major boost to both the Chiefs and England looking towards the Nations Championship tour.  The Test hopeful has not featured for...

Lachie Anderson Re-Signs with Reds for 2027

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Rugby Union is delighted to announce the re-signing of polished winger Lachie Anderson for 2027.Anderson, 28, has been a powerful, productive finisher for the Queensland Reds for two seasons...

Current and former Saints players to collide in Champ Rugby final

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saints players Archie Benson and Toby Thame scored for Bedford Blues as they booked their place in this weekend’s Elior Champ Rugby play-off final. And they will meet some former team-mates in the...