New Zealand Rugby appoints Dave Rennie as All Blacks Head Coach
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced the appointment of Dave Rennie as All Blacks Head Coach through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Rennie, who is...
Rhys Carre signs new Saracens deal
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international loosehead Rhys Carré has signed a new deal to remain at Saracens. The Welsh front‑row forward rejoined Saracens ahead of the 2024‑25 season, marking his second spell with...
Ireland cannot 'pat themselves on the back', says Beirne
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTadhg Beirne says it is too early to congratulate Ireland just yet, urging them to remain focused ahead of their Six Nations clash with Wales. Ireland recorded a record win over England when they beat...
Cameron Woki called up by France as injury replacement
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyVersatile loose forward Cameron Woki has been added to the France squad ahead of this weekend’s game in Scotland after an injury to Hugo Auradou. Pau lock Auradou...
Rassie Erasmus casts net wide for first Bok alignment camp
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus cast his net wide, as he named a 49-man squad featuring 11 uncapped players – five of whom are still in the Junior Bok ranks – for the team’s first in-person...
Ireland and Scotland move up in World Rugby rankings
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland climbed two places to third in the latest World Rugby men’s rankings after their 42–21 victory over England. The result returned Andy Farrell’s side to the top three, while England...
Italy injury update
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe medical team of the Italian men’s national rugby team has issued an update following the France–Italy match, ahead of the third round of the 2026 Guinness Six Nations. Ange Capuozzo, who...
Sale Sharks to sign Loganimasi
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have agreed a deal to sign Flying Fijian sensation Ponipate Loganimasi from the start of the 2026/27 season. The 27-year-old winger, who stands at 6ft 5in and weighs in at over 90kg,...
Independent Disciplinary update: Enoch Opoku Gyamfi
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly (No. 5), Enoch Opoku Gyamfi, will attend an independent disciplinary hearing after he was awarded a red card by Saba Makharadze (Referee) for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.13 (A player must...
Match report: France v Italy
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance got off to a great start, opening the scoring in the third minute. A kick from Italy got picked up by Antoine Dupont who chipped it ahead into space, Louis Bielle-Biarrey put on the after burners...
