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Statement by the WRU - Gatland remains as Head Coach

19 minutes ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland has been challenged to lead Wales to success in the 2025 Guinness Six Nations, after CEO Abi Tierney’s review into national squad performances was completed. While, Nigel Walker has...

Old school Scarlets skipper Macleod making up for lost time

2 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets skipper Josh Macleod is a man making up for lost time in a big way.   The luckless flanker has been plagued by injuries over the past few years, including a ruptured Achilles, knee ligament...

World Rugby confirms Emirates Match Officials for Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2025

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has announced the Emirates Match Official appointments for the Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2025. Referees from seven national unions have been selected across the 15 Championship matches  Angus...

Wallabies duo, former NRL aim to leave a mark in Japan

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The start of a new Japanese rugby season will provide the Wallabies' hierarchy with more than passing interest as the countdown to the British & Irish Lions tour begins. Marika Koroibete, who was...

A tough weekend for SA teams in Europe

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Emirates Lions scored a sole victory for the South African francises in the two European competions this weekend, with the Toyota Cheetahs going down in Cardiff in the EPCR Challenge Cup, while the...

Japan League One Rugby returns

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The fourth edition of Japan Rugby League One kicks off next week, with the tournament opening with the clash betweenMie Honda Heat and Ricoh Black Rams Tokyo on December 21.The match is the first of 209...

WRU, WRPA and World Rugby launch Brain Health Service for former elite players

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), the Welsh Rugby Players’ Association (WRPA) and World Rugby have today launched a new Brain Health Service to support former elite players in Wales. Former players...

23 under 23: the next-gen Wallabies, Wallaroos, Sevens and Super Rugby Pacific stars to watch in 2025

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

As we start closing the book on 2024, there's no better time to cast eyes over the young talents set to take Australia by storm in 2025. Rugby.com.au last compiled our 23 brightest stars under the age...

SA teams look for improvement on Super Saturday

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

While the Sharks and Cheetahs will look to build on their encouraging starts to the Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup last week, the Bulls, Stormers, and Lions will target a strong comeback after suffering...

Chiefs team Named for South African Clash

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs have named their side for their 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup opener against Hollywoodbets Sharks in Durban on Saturday afternoon. Chiefs, who were drawn in Pool One earlier this year,...