Saints sign lock van der Mescht
17 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints are delighted to today confirm the signing of South African lock, Juan John ‘JJ’ van der Mescht, ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 6’7”, 145kg second row arrives...
Matt Phillips: 'Biggest game of my career'
19 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's not very often players get a second shot with a side - but for 31-test Wallaby Matt Philip, his return to his home state of New South Wales has been a long time coming. Growing up watching the Waratahs,...
Ardie Savea speaks ahead of France fixture
20 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea is expecting France to be a typically competitive unit in Saturday's opening Lipovitan-D series Test in Dunedin. Savea said while France had left some players at...
Champions Cup 2025/26 pool draws
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pools for the 2025/26 Champions Cup are locked in and here they are: Investec Champions Cup pool draw Pool 1 Stade Toulousain ASM Clermont Auvergne Hollywoodbets Sharks Saracens Glasgow...
O’Mahony to lead the Barbarians against the Springboks
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland rugby legend Peter O’Mahony will captain the Barbarians in his final rugby outing when the famous invitational side take on the Springboks on Saturday. O’Mahony will lead...
Sititi ruled out of France series
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks says loose forward Wallace Sititi is to undergo surgery on an ankle injury and will miss the three-test series against France in July. Twenty-two-year-old Sititi, who plays number eight...
France name their squad to go to New Zealand
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyGael Fickou will captain France in their tour of New Zealand. The side is without a number of key stars as they prepare for the much anticpated games against the All Blacks. Six players join post Top 14...
All Blacks squad named to face France
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named five new caps in their 33-strong squad for the 2025 Lipovitan-D July Series against France.The squad is as follows: (age, Super...
France XV Triumphs Over England XV in Twickenham Thriller
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyTwickenham, June 21, 2025 — In a gripping showdown at Allianz Stadium, the young and ambitious France XV side claimed a memorable win over England XV today. In front of a fervent crowd, Les Bleus...
England U20 Women for opposed training vs Wales
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland U20 Women’s head coach LJ Lewis has named her 34-player training squad for this week’s camp in Bristol. Based at Shaftesbury Park, the home of Bristol Bears Women, the Women’s...
