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A Rolls Royce returns – Welcome back to the great Taulupe Faletau

5 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

When you hear a sportsman mentioned in the same breath as Roger Federer and Lionel Messi, you know you are dealing with someone very special.   That’s certainly the case with Wales legend...

Warren Gatland returns to Wales for key meeting

10 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland has returned to Wales and has attended a key meeting involving the WRU and the four professional clubs. Gatland has been away on holiday and has also undertaken a reconnaissance visit of...

Scarlets great Ken Owens to retire from rugby

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former club captain and one of the Scarlets’ all-time greats, Ken Owens, has announced his retirement from rugby. The 37-year-old hooker will be remembered as one of the finest players to pull on...

Dan Sheehan Signs New Two-Year IRFU Contract

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is pleased to announce that Dan Sheehan has signed a new two-year contract with Ireland and Leinster Rugby. The 25-year-old hooker has established...

Peter O'Mahony Signs New Contract With Munster

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony has signed a new one-year contract with the province.   To date, the Cork Constitution man has made 291...

World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 13-14 April, 2024

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the Guinness Women's Six Nations and Rugby Europe Women's Championship matches this weekend. Permutation highlights: England cannot improve their...

Hugh Gavin to join Pro ranks next season

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Promising centre Hugh Gavin has become the latest Connacht Academy player to sign a professional contract with the club.   Gavin made headlines earlier this year with his performances for Ireland...

Updated Team News | Munster Side To Face Northampton

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Munster squad has been named for Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 clash away to Northampton Saints (12.30pm, live on TNT Sports & ITV). Update: An appeal hearing took place...

Jeremy Loughman Set For 100th Appearance

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup Round-of-16 clash with Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens will see Jeremy Loughman make his 100th appearance for Munster after joining the province in...

Saracens out for revenge

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

“A whiff of revenge in the air” was how French rugby newspaper Midi-Olympique previewed Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 tie between Union Bordeaux-Bègles and Saracens...