Basham back for Pau clash
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international back row Taine Basham makes his return as Dragons RFC face Section Paloise in Round Two of the EPCR Challenge Cup in France on Saturday evening (kick-off 5.30pm UK). Basham returns...
Samson Lee announces retirement from rugby
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe are sad to announce that prop Samson Lee has been forced to retire from rugby because of injury at the age of 31. A home-grown player from Llanelli who came through the Scarlets Academy, Samson...
Australia and Argentina crowned Cape Town champs
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia claimed a first-ever Cape Town title, and their second HSBC SVNS 2024 victory in a row, with a gutsy 29-26 win over France in an epic women’s final to cue ecstatic celebrations. The men’s...
Mouthwatering 2024 Springbok home Test schedule revealed
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld’s top three in action in South Africa Ireland and New Zealand head to SA for two-test series each First Test against Portugal in July Two of the Springboks’ biggest...
Newcastle Falcons team to face Montpellier
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have named their side for Sunday’s EPCR Challenge Cup opener at home to French side Montpellier. The Kingston Park clash is a 3.15pm kick-off and forms the first of four...
HSBC SVNS set to thrill Cape Town crowds on and off the pitch
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe best 12 men’s and women’s rugby sevens teams in the world have been warmly welcomed to Cape Town ahead of the second round of HSBC SVNS 2024 on 9-10 December, which promises to be a thrilling...
Japan League One | Dream Team
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japan League One kicks off this weekend and there has not been a lack of big names signed to play. With all the stars and World Cup winners represented we put together our Dream Team 1 Keita...
The Lions to play Argentina in Dublin
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions will face Argentina at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Friday 20 June 2025 for the Lions 1888 Cup. This will be the first time The British & Irish Lions will play in Ireland...
Brave Blossom Shota Horie calls time on his rugby career
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan rugby international Shota Horie announced today that he will retire at the end of this season after playing in four World Cups including a 2019 quarterfinal on home soil. The 37-year-old hooker,...
Scarlets sign hooker Eduan Swart from South African side the Pumas
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets can confirm the signing of South African hooker Eduan Swart from Currie Cup side the Pumas. With Ken Owens an injury absentee and Academy prospect Isaac Young sidelined with a foot issue, Swart...
