Focus On Munster’s Champions Cup Opposition Season 24/25
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTake a closer look at Munster’s Champions Cup Pool opponents for the 2024/25 season following this week’s draw. Munster will play two home games and two away games in Pool 3 with Stade Français,...
Vunipola joins the Vannes in the French Top 14
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Club Vannes officially annouced the signing of Mako Vunipola after he committed to the French side for two seasons, until 2026. Vunipola (1.80m, 33 years old) is the fourth most...
Carr to captain the Blue Bulls for 2024 Currie Cup
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls forward Nizaam Carr has been appointed to lead the side during the 2024 Currie Cup campaign. Carr, who has captained the Tshwane-based franchise in some United Rugby Championship and Investec Champions...
Tshakweni trades Cheetahs for Bulls
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls have signed Alulutho Tshakweni on an initial two-year deal. Tshakweni, a loose head prop, is a capped junior Springbok who has represented Border at under-18 Academy Week and...
Alulutho Tshwakweni joins the Vodacom Bulls
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls have signed Alulutho Tshakweni on an initial two-year deal. Tshakweni, a loose head prop, is a capped junior Springbok who has represented Border at under-18 Academy Week and Craven...
England U20 side to face Argentina confirmed
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first England U20 Men’s matchday 23 of the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship has been confirmed, as Mark Mapletoft’s men ready themselves for the challenge of Argentina. England U20...
Saints sign George Smith
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints’ Director of Rugby Phil Dowson believes that new recruit George Smith’s physicality can be a real point of difference, after adding the towering forward to his squad ahead...
Michael Cheika announced as head coach of Leicester Tigers
3 months ago by Ultimate Rugbyeicester Tigers are pleased to confirm the appointment of Michael Cheika as the club’s new Head Coach ahead of the 2024/25 season. He joins Tigers after a two-year stint as Head Coach...
Sam Matavesi to depart Northampton Saints
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today confirm that hooker Sam Matavesi will depart the Club with immediate effect to pursue a playing opportunity overseas. The 32-year-old Fijian international joined the...
EPCR 2024/25 Season Pool Draws format announced
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pool draws for the 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup tournaments will be staged in Cardiff on Tuesday 2 July. Both draws will be streamed live on epcrugby.com and the event, which...
