Slipper, O’Connor set to join George Smith in playing in consecutive Lions Series
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies record holder for the most Test appearances (144) James Slipper is set to join Wallabies great George Smith in playing for Australia in two successive British & Irish Lions Series, after...
Players leaving and Joining the French Top 14
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2025/26 Top 14 season ushers in a wave of significant player movement across France’s top rugby clubs. From major international signings like Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola to the retirements...
Slipper extends time with Brumbies as he chases Crockett's Super Rugby cap record
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies prop James Slipper has signed a new one-year deal with the club that could see him become the most-capped Super Rugby player in the competition’s history in 2026. Slipper, 35, currently...
When the Lions won down under
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt has been 12 long years since the mighty British & Irish Lions toured the land down under, and this year they return to Australia where they last reigned supreme, securing the teams last series win....
George Smith departs Saints with immediate effect
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints confirm that George Smith has departed the Club with immediate effect to pursue a playing opportunity with French ProD2 side USON Nevers. The 24-year-old lock first linked up with the...
Chris Paterson's Fantasy XV
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScottish rugby great, Chris Paterson, comes up with his ‘Fantasy XV' which contains players he had faced, rather than played with, during his stellar career. Chris Paterson, Scotland’s...
Callum Hunter-Hill signs for Northampton Saints
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have signed second row Callum Hunter-Hill from Gallagher Premiership rivals Saracens. The 6ft 7in tall, 120kg second row made 81 appearances across five seasons...
Saints sign George Smith
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints’ Director of Rugby Phil Dowson believes that new recruit George Smith’s physicality can be a real point of difference, after adding the towering forward to his squad ahead...
Ardie Savea named World Rugby Men's Player of the Year 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand number eight Ardie Savea has been crowned World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard, receiving the prestigious accolade at a star-studded World Rugby Awards...
World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five Rugby World Cup greats
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Carter (New Zealand), Thierry Dusautoir (France), George Smith (Australia), Juan Martín Hernández (Argentina) and Bryan Habana (South Africa) will become the latest legends inducted into...
