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John Mitchell names squad to face France

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

John Mitchell has made two changes to his Red Roses match day 23 for the Round 5 Guinness Women’s Six Nations match against France at Stade Chaban-Delmas, Bordeaux. Amy Cokayne returns to the...

Ireland star Gordon D’Arcy on Leinster’s double trouble

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Ireland star Gordon D’Arcy says it is taking an “enormous effort” for Leinster Rugby to be competing for silverware on two fronts.   The Dublin-based outfit are the only...

Pressure mounts on SA sides in the URC

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The South African franchises will be under immense pressure to bounce back strongly from disappointing results in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship last week – apart from the Emirates Lions –...

Autumn Nations Series 2024: fixtures and how to watch

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fixtures for the 2024 Autumn Nations Series rugby have been announced, with each game shown live in the UK and Ireland on TNT Sports and discovery+. This year will see he best of northern hemisphere rugby...

Boks’ Castle Lager Outgoing Tour fixtures confirmed

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks will line up against Rugby World Cup opponents, Scotland and England, before taking on Wales in the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in November, with the last Tests confirmed on Monday.   The...

Oli Spencer renews terms with Newcastle Falcons

5 days 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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 week 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...