Ulster defence coach Jonny Bell expects 'massive challenge' against Glasgow Warriors
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJONNY Bell has been preparing his side for its toughest test in this year's United Rugby Championship campaign as they face Glasgow Warriors across the water this week in Scotstoun. Bell, Ulster's defence...
Joe Schmidt Could Be Offered European Return With Head Coaching Role
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt has been linked with numerous roles in European rugby over the last few months. At one point he was thought to be in the running to succeed David Nucifora as IRFU high performance director,...
Women’s Celtic Challenge returns for the second year with an expanded format
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Celtic Challenge tournament, a cross-border club competition organised by the IRFU, Scottish Rugby and WRU with financial support from World Rugby, has been confirmed to run for a second year and...
Munster beat DHL Stormers in repeat of last season's final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAcademy lock Edwin Edogbo's second try in five starts steered Munster to a hard-earned 10-3 win over the DHL Stormers at a rain-soaked Thomond Park. Ireland stars Peter O'Mahony, Tadhg Beirne and Conor...
Returning Ireland stars help Leinster go top with big win over Scarlets
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster's international-laden team moved to the top of the BKT United Rugby Championship after beating a young Scarlets side 54-5 at the RDS. Sam Prendergast marked his first home start with an early...
Bleak Vodacom URC weekend for South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDifficult conditions, a lack of discipline and a little bit of unluckiness were part of the mix as all four South African teams came up short in the fifth round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship...
Munster Side To Face Stormers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Saturday’s URC clash against Stormers at Thomond Park (5.15pm). There are four changes to the side beaten by Ulster in Belfast last week. Munster captain Peter...
Irish international returns to Connacht starting 15
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIrish international prop Finlay Bealham returns as Connacht make eight changes to last week's side as they take on the Hollywoodbet Sharks this Saturday in Durban (k/o 3pm Irish time). There are two changes...
Excitement mounts as Japan prepares to host Asian qualifier for 2024 Olympics
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEight men’s and seven women’s teams are making their way to Osaka ready to compete for a place at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at this weekend’s Asia Rugby qualification tournament. In...
Trio To Sign For Munster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm the signing of Oli Jager from the Crusaders with the tighthead prop signing a contract until the summer of 2027. Hooker Eoghan Clarke is rejoining Munster...
