On this day in 2007: Warren Gatland appointed Wales boss
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealander led Wales to Six Nations Grand Slam success the following year. Warren Gatland was appointed Wales head coach on this day in 2007 as Welsh rugby looked to rebuild following their early...
Ulster ready for reigning URC champions Munster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan McFarland has named his Ulster side to compete against Munster at Kingspan Stadium in Friday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Round 4 fixture (KO 7 35pm). Ulster hope to bounce back...
Munster close in on signing of tighthead prop Jager from New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMUNSTER ARE UNDERSTOOD to be closing in on the signing of tighthead prop Oli Jager, who has been playing with the Crusaders in New Zealand since 2017. The former Ireland U18 international grew up in Kildare...
Munster Side To Face Ulster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster side has been named for our first Interpro derby of the season against Ulster in Belfast on Friday night (7.35pm, live on RTÉ). Hooker Diarmuid Barron captains Munster for the...
Garry Ringrose and James Ryan announced as co-captains for 2023/24
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGood morning all,Leinster Rugby Head Coach, Leo Cullen, has this morning confirmed that Garry Ringrose and James Ryan have been announced as Leinster Rugby co-captains for the season ahead.Having...
Springbok legend retires after World Cup win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEarlier today it was confirmed that double Rugby World Cup-winning No 8 Duane Vermeulen, and a former captain of Springbok team, would be retiring The 37-year-old Vermeulen’s illustrious...
Emirates Dubai 7s pools and schedule announced to kick off HSBC SVNS 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the thrilling conclusion of Rugby World Cup 2023 attention now turns to the first event of the revamped and rebranded HSBC SVNS 2024, which gets underway on 2-3 December with the highly anticipated...
Munster Prepare For Ulster In Belfast - Squad Update
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad are preparing at the HPC ahead of Friday’s Interpro derby away to Ulster in Belfast Munster’s next home game is against the Stormers at Thomond Park on Saturday,...
Independent disciplinary update: Sam Cane (New Zealand)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand's Sam Cane has been suspended for three matches (reduced to two matches subject to completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme) following an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing...
Marlie Packer crowned World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland captain Marlie Packer has been named this year’s World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard, receiving the coveted award in front of fans and her rugby...
