australia

Draw for 2027 Rugby World Cup to take place in December

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The draw for the pool stage of the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup in Australia will take place next December, World Rugby confirmed. The tournament will feature 24 teams, rather than 20 as was the case since...

Ben Donaldson re-signs with Australian Rugby

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia and the Western Force are excited to announce Ben Donaldson has inked a new contract, re-committing to Australian Rugby until the end of 2027. A Clovelly Eagles junior, Donaldson represented...

Wallaby international signs for Ulster Rugby

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby is delighted to confirm that Australian international prop, Angus Bell, will join the province next season on a short-term deal from New South Wales Waratahs. The 24-year-old...

Pete Samu to return to Australian Rugby

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs are happy to confirm Pete Samu will return home to Australian Rugby later this year. Currently contracted to Bordeaux in the French Top 14, the athletic back rower...

Disciplinary update: Alev Kelter (USA)

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

USA centre Alev Kelter appeared before an independent Disciplinary Committee on Tuesday, 20 May (New Zealand time), having received a red card for an offence contrary to Law 9.12 (physical abuse, stamping)...

Daugunu signs new contract

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia and the Queensland Reds are pleased to confirm Filipo Daugunu has re-signed through to the end of 2027. The 30-year-old returned to Ballymore ahead of this year’s Super Rugby Pacific...

URC Round 18 Review

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Quarter-final line-up decided   So, that’s the regular season completed. Now it’s on to the Play-Offs.   The Race to the Eight went right down to the wire with five teams in...

Sione Tuipulotu returns for Glasgow Warriors

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Sione Tuipulotu will make his first Glasgow Warriors appearance since January in tomorrow night’s clash with Leinster at the Aviva Stadium, whilst Scotland U20 hooker Seb Stephen is...

When the Lions won down under

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

It 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....

Departing Players: Premiership Rugby

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2024/25 Premiership is almost at its conclusion. With clubs preparing for playoff spots, off-season preparations have begun behind closed doors. Herewith a list of all the players confirmed to leave...