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Ireland head coach Andy Farrell and captain Caelan Doris react to the draw

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell, head coach His reaction to the Rugby World Cup draw, which pitted Ireland against Scotland, Uruguay and Portugal: “Scotland have performed well in the last couple of tournaments,...

Newcastle Red Bulls sign Ulster centre Stewart Moore on loan

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster’s Stewart Moore has arrived to help strengthen Newcastle Red Bulls’ back line, with the 26-year-old centre signing on loan until the end of the season.   Making 83 appearances...

Munster Rugby’s New Signings For 2025/26

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

10 players will join the Munster Rugby senior squad this summer with five new signings joining the club and five players moving up from the Academy. Lee Barron, JJ Hanrahan, Dan Kelly, Michael Milne and...

Jack Aungier Called Up To Ireland Squad For Summer Tour

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Uncapped tighthead prop Jack Aungier has been called up to replace his Connacht teammate Finlay Bealham for Ireland’s two Test summer tour of Georgia (5th July) and Portugal (12th July). Bealham...

Michael Milne & Lee Barron Join Munster Rugby On Loan

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Loosehead prop Milne and hooker Lee Barron will join ahead of schedule after Jeremy Loughman and Diarmuid Barron sustained injuries against La Rochelle and Bordeaux-Begles over the past fortnight.   From...

Ireland Coaching Team Confirmed For Summer Tour

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The IRFU are delighted to announce the appointment of the coaching team, which will be headed by Paul O’Connell, for the two-Test summer series against Georgia in Tbilisi and Portugal in Lisbon...

Dave Heffernan commits to Connacht

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby announced a two-year contract renewal for Dave Heffernan, further extending his long and illustrious career with his home province.   A native of Ballina, Heffernan came through the...

Ireland ‘A’ Squad Named Ahead Of England ‘A’ Clash

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland ‘A’ Coaching Team, led by Head Coach Mike Prendergast, have selected an exciting 29-player squad for next Sunday’s clash against England ‘A’ at Ashton Gate...

Seán O’Brien Signs New Contract

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to announce a two-year contract extension for Seán O’Brien. The 26-year-old, who can play in the centre and on the wing, has been an excellent addition...

Munster bolster squad with Ryan, Milne & Barron

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Academy prop Kieran Ryan will move up to the senior squad next season on a two-year deal with prop Michael Milne and hooker Lee Barron joining from...