Andrew Turner commits to Doncaster Knights next season
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyDoncaster Knights are delighted to share that loosehead Prop, Andrew Turner has signed a Doncaster Knights contract for next season, after spending a season long loan with us. Drew, who was on loan...
Kirill Gotovtsev commits to the Cherry & Whites
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced tighthead prop, Kirill Gotovtsev, has put pen to paper on a fresh deal at Kingsholm this week, committing his services to Gloucester Rugby for his fifth season. After arriving in Gloucester...
Dan Cole to retire at season's end
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Cole will retire from professional rugby at the conclusion of the 24/25 season. The Leicester Tigers prop has made 340 senior appearances for the club over almost two decades. After...
Slipper extends time with Brumbies as he chases Crockett's Super Rugby cap record
2 weeks 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...
Alex Goode to retire at the end of the season
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens can confirm that club icon Alex Goode will retire from rugby at the conclusion of the 2024/25 campaign. The 37-year-old, who recently celebrated a staggering 400 appearances for his boyhood club...
Japan Rugby League One review (semi-finals)
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyMalcolm Marx led Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo-Bay into their second Japan Rugby League One final in three years after his side held off Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights 28-24 in a gripping second semi-final...
Furbank and Sleightholme return for Saints in Champions Cup Final
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Furbank and Ollie Sleightholme return to Northampton Saints’ matchday 23 this weekend as the men in Black, Green and Gold take on Union Bordeaux Bègles in the Investec Champions...
Strong foundation laid as Boks wrap up second camp
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus expressed his excitement about the international season ahead as they wrapped up a successful second alignment camp in Cape Town on Friday afternoon. The...
Draw for 2027 Rugby World Cup to take place in December
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
World Rugby Council moves 20-minute red card to global law trial
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby Council has today approved the global trial of the 20-minute red card in elite competitions. This decision follows an extensive review of successful closed trials conducted in international...
