Drunken Christmas party incident sees veteran French hooker Chat depart Racing
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance hooker Camille Chat has left Racing 92 by mutual consent after reportedly turning up to training drunk, the French Top 14 club announced on Tuesday. In December the former international was temporarily...
Shay McCarthy Signs Two-Year Contract Extension
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to announce that Academy winger Shay McCarthy will move up to the senior squad next season on a two-year deal. McCarthy moves up to a development contract next year...
Cheetahs touring squad for Challenge Cup named
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cheetahs will travel to Amsterdam for Round 3 of the EPCR Challenge Cup to host Zebre Parma at the NRCA Stadium. The game in Nederland kicks off at 14:00 (15:00 SA time) on Sunday, 12 December. From...
World Rugby confirms Emirates Match Official appointments for Guinness Women’s Six Nations
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFinal international window before panel is selected for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Thirteen officials from nine nations to take charge of 15 matches in the Women’s Six Nations Match...
World Rugby confirms Emirates Match Officials for Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2025
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the Emirates Match Official appointments for the Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2025. Referees from seven national unions have been selected across the 15 Championship matches Angus...
Bordeaux strike early
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyMais quel début de match pour l’UBB ! 🤯Un essai dès la 2️⃣e minute pour les Bordelais !#InvestecChampionsCupRegardez en direct sur @beinsports_FR pic.twitter.com/BVdVvwI2iY —...
Premiership teams gear up for round 2 of the Champions Cup
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup returns with a strong Anglo-French feel to this weekend’s fixtures. Across both competitions, five Premiership Rugby sides are in action against French...
England XV to Face France XV at Allianz Stadium
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby has today announced that an England XV will take on a France XV at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on Saturday 21 June 2025 (kick-off 3.15pm). The game forms part of the preparations for...
Australia reveal visual identity for Rugby World Cup 2027
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyMen’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 logo and vibrant visual identity unveiled as preparations gather momentum in Australia. Australia 2027 marks the dawn of a new era for rugby, with a mission to...
Neil Doak Appointed Ireland Men’s U20s Head Coach
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU is today delighted to announce the appointment of Neil Doak as Ireland Men’s U20s Head Coach for the 2025 U20 Six Nations. Doak, who has overseen a number of preparatory...
