Erasmus names exciting Bok training squad
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an exciting squad of 35 players for the team’s first official training camp of the season, which starts in Pretoria on Monday where the focus will be on the opening...
50 Year Anniversary of 1974 Lions Tour
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTHE HISTORY They are not just an iconic rugby team, they are one of the greatest teams in world sport, ever. And today marks a very special anniversary for The British & Irish Lions. Fifty...
Metcalf signs for Newcastle Falcons
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDoncaster Knights back Jack Metcalf has become Newcastle Falcons’ latest signing ahead of the 2024-25 season, agreeing a one-year deal to move to Kingston Park. The 23-year-old Yorkshireman...
Winners and Losers of the 36 man Welsh Squad
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has named his squad to face South Africa, Australia (Two tests) and the Queensland Reds. Eight of those 36 are props with the split going five tightheads and three looseheads. Here are the...
36 man squad named by Wales
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales face South Africa in an away fixture at Twickenham Stadium on 22 June before heading for Australia on 26 June to play two Test matches against the Wallabies and a fixture against the Queensland...
New Zealand name their U20 squad ahead of the U20 Championship
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFresh from winning the inaugural The Rugby Championship (TRC) Under 20 tournament, the New Zealand squad for the upcoming World U20 Championships has been named.The team heads to South Africa next month,...
Bowen to make first start for Waratahs
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's been a big week for Jack Bowen. The talented youngster has not only been selected to start his first match at flyhalf for his beloved NSW Waratahs, but he is also looking to play his first game at...
Rugby Australia on Melbourne rebels
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia (RA) advises that the application from a Consortium seeking a Participation Agreement for the Melbourne Rebels to participate in the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific competition has been unsuccessful....
Scarlets sign Australian second row Max Douglas
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets are delighted to secure the signature of highly-rated Australian forward Max Douglas. The 24-year-old has just completed his second season with the Yokohama Canon Eagles in Japan. Before...
New Zealand and South Africa agree to quadrennial rugby tour
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTraditional tours between the Springboks and All Blacks will return in 2026, with SA Rugby and NZ Rugby reportedly agreeing terms. The two unions have been in discussions about reviving the tours since...