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Cullen names Leinster team for Champions Cup final

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Paddy McCarthy returns to matchday 23 for the first time since January The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Union Bordeaux Bègles in the 2025/26 Investec Champions...

Garry Ringrose prepared for ''big game'' Champions Cup final

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

As finals weekend fast approaches for Leinster, Ireland international Garry Ringrose mentally prepares for the challenge ahead. Leinster Rugby are chasing their fifth Investec Champions Cup...

Celebrating a Historic 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Guinness Women’s Six Nations is over for another year, concluded with a “Super Sunday” which lived up to its name. With a dedicated window in the global rugby calendar, national...

Erasmus pleased as Bok alignment camp concludes

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was satisfied that the necessary building blocks were in place for the international season as the team wrapped up their second and final alignment camp on Thursday, before...

Ulster team named for 2026 EPCR Challenge Cup Final in Bilbao

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby Head Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his match day squad to take on Montpellier Hérault Rugby tomorrow in the Challenge Cup Final at San Mamés Stadium. (KO: 9pm local time/...

The 2026/27 URC Fixtures Revealed

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The full BKT United Rugby Championship fixture list for the 2026/27 season has been officially released, setting a new benchmark for the earliest-ever publication of league fixtures in competition history.    With...

URC Quarter-Final Line-up Confirmed After Dramatic Final Round

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The United Rugby Championship Quarter-Finals are now confirmed with eight teams from across Ireland, South Africa, Scotland and Wales reaching the Play-Offs which take place on May 29 and 30.       The...

Scarlets confirm rugby departures at the end of the 2025-26 season

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets can confirm the following members of its rugby squad will be leaving the club at the end of the 2025-26 season. Second row Jake Ball has announced he is retiring from rugby following...

DISCIPLINARY DECISION: IAIN HENDERSON (ULSTER)

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

A Disciplinary Hearing has occurred related to the Red Card received by Ulster player Iain Henderson (No 4) during his team’s Round 17 BKT United Rugby Championship fixture with DHL Stormers on Friday,...

The Munster team has been named for Saturday’s crunch URC Round 18 clash against Lions at Thomond Park.

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Niall Scannell and John Ryan are included in the matchday squad for what may be their final appearances at Thomond Park. The duo are retiring at the end of the campaign after making huge contributions...