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James Venter joins Gloucester

6 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby is pleased to reveal that South African loose forward, James Venter, has signed a deal at Kingsholm ahead of the 2025/26 season.   The 28-year-old rose through the ranks at the...

Hunter to debut for Scotland U20's

7 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Kenny Murray has made four changes to his Scotland U20 side for their 2025 U20 Six Nations fixture against Wales U20 at Hive Stadium on Friday (kick off 7.15pm) – live on BBC iPlayer. Heriot’s...

England name team to play Italy in 2025 Six Nations fourth round

8 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

There are three changes to the starting XV that defeated Scotland, with Fraser Dingwall, Elliot Daly, and Jamie George all included. George will win his 100th England cap, having made his debut in 2015...

Excitement all around as Jones returns to SA Rugby

8 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

There was excitement all around on Wednesday as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer drilled into the details of Felix Jones’ role in South African rugby after rejoining...

Ben Spencer commits future to Bath Rugby

12 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath Rugby is delighted to announce that club captain Ben Spencer has signed a new three-year contract, extending his stay with the Blue, Black and White until the summer of 2028. The England international...

World Rugby appoints Ticketmaster as Official Ticketing Service Provider for Rugby World Cups 2027 and 2029 in Australia

16 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has announced the selection of Ticketmaster as the Official Ticketing Service Provider for Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 and Women's Rugby World Cup 2029, both to be hosted in Australia. Building...

Last 5 Games: France v Ireland (2021)

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

France made it back to back six nations victories over Ireland the following year in 2021, as they flexed their Championship credentials with a hard fought 15-13 win over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium....

Last 5 Games: France v Ireland (2020)

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

In their final fixture of the 2020 Championship, France beat Ireland 35-27 in a thrilling encounter that saw both teams looking to snatch the title. Both teams went into the match with a slim chance of...

England squad update

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

35 players have assembled at the Honda England Rugby Performance Centre, Pennyhill Park, to continue preparations for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations Test match against Italy at Allianz Stadium on Sunday...

Springboks great Willie le Roux adding a new string to his bow

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

At the age of 35, Willie le Roux is proving he’s one old dog who certainly can learn new tricks.   For more than a decade, the man from the Western Cape has been one of the finest full-backs...