Weekend of upsets in URC derbies
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday’s thrilling South African derby round in the United Rugby Championship delivered victories for the lower ranked teams on the log with the Lions holding out the Stormers in Johannesburg before...
Match Report: Munster secure bonus point win against Scarlets
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster moved up the URC table this evening after overcoming Scarlets 29-8 at Thomond Park, in a second bonus-point victory in a row. A scrappy first half left the score 7-3 at half time, thanks to a...
Munster v Scarlet: 4 Top Performers
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster beat scarlets 29-8 on home soil in round 11 of the URC. Munster started off slow with only 1 try in the first half, ending the first half with a score of 7-3. In the second half they picked up...
URC Round 11 Preview
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby v Zebre Parma, Friday 7.35pm Sides from Argentina, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Ireland, Wales, England and, of course, Scotland are name-checked in the Edinburgh team...
Tadhg Beirne Signs Two-Year Contract Extension Until 2027
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU is today delighted to announce Tadhg Beirne has signed a new two-year contract extension to remain with Irish Rugby and Munster Rugby until 2027. Since making his Test debut in green against...
Seán O’Brien Signs New Contract
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster 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...
Carwyn Tuipulotu to leave Scarlets to join Section Paloise
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets loose-forward Carwyn Tuipulotu is to join French Top14 side Section Paloise with immediate effect. Tuipulotu, who has been on loan with Saracens in recent weeks, will head to the south west of...
Niall Scannell extends his stay with Munster
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to announce a one-year contract extension for Niall Scannell. The 20-cap Ireland international hooker is on track to reach 200 appearances for Munster having scored...
Wales name team for Italy match in Rome
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySenior men’s head coach Warren Gatland has named the Wales team to play Italy in the second round of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations at Stadio Olimpico, Rome on Saturday 8 February (KO 14.15h GMT,...
Wales squad update
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets back row Taine Plumtree has been called up to the Wales senior men’s squad while Aaron Wainwright continues his recovery from a facial injury sustained during Friday night’s opening...
