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Oli Spencer renews terms with Newcastle Falcons

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of Newcastle Falcons’ brightest young talents, Oli Spencer, has committed to the club by signing a new two-year deal.   The versatile 20-year-old plays predominantly at centre or full-back...

United Rugby Championship Round 14 Preview

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby v Cardiff Rugby, Friday 7.35pm Cardiff boss Matt Sherratt has faced a welcome selection dilemma ahead of his team’s trip to Belfast. He’s had more numbers to choose from than...

Meet Richie Murphy - the new man at the helm of Ulster

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

For new Ulster Rugby boss Richie Murphy, coaching is very much a vocation. It can mean long hours and plenty of pressure, but he wouldn’t rather be making a living any other way. Murphy has been...

Charlie Ngatai Back from Injury for Leinster

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on the Emirates Lions tomorrow in the BKT United Rugby Championship at Emirates Airlines Park has been named by head coach, Leo Cullen...

URC Announces ‘Shields For Good’

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The four regional Shield trophies on offer in the BKT United Rugby Championship will carry greater reward this season with the league adding prizes for charities and foundations. The BKT URC will share...

Awesome Barrett boost for the BKT URC with world star set to light up league

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jordie Barrett’s move to Leinster Rugby has been hailed as “awesome” and “brilliant” news for the BKT URC.   The 57-cap All Blacks star will spend the second half of...

Bank of Ireland and Leinster Rugby Announce Five-Year Contract Extension

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bank of Ireland today announced a five-year extension of its sponsorship of Leinster Rugby, including title sponsorship of both the men’s and women’s senior teams, to run until 2028.The Bank...

Bank of Ireland Extends Munster Rugby Main Partner Agreement

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bank of Ireland today announced a five-year extension of its main partnership agreement with Munster Rugby to run until 2028. The Bank has a long association with the province, dating back to 1998, and...

Bleyendaal Departs for Leinster Opportunity

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hurricanes Assistant Coach Tyler Bleyendaal will be departing the club at the end of the 2024 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season and will take up a position as Assistant Coach with Leinster Rugby ahead of...

Reds Name Side To Face Highlanders At Suncorp Stadium

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Reds have made six changes to the starting side for the home ground challenge against the Highlanders on Friday night at Suncorp Stadium.Head coach Les Kiss is upbeat that the revised line-up...