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Ulster confirm their squad for the upcoming season

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ulster Rugby management team has confirmed the senior playing squad for next season, with 37 fully-contracted players and 7 development players included.   Of the 44 players named in the panel,...

Mike Catt To Join Ireland Coaching Team In 2020

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Current Italy assistant coach Mike Catt will join the Ireland coaching team following the completion of this year’s Rugby World Cup and ahead of the 2020 Guinness Six Nations Championship. Attack...

Johnny McPhillips signs for Tigers

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers have completed the signing of fly-half Johnny McPhillips from Ulster Rugby.     The 22-year-old has made 24 appearances for Ulster in the last two seasons after playing a...

Cullen: Champions Cup Draw Sharpens The Mind For New Season

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has given his thoughts on the newly-revealed Heineken Champions Cup draw for next season, which will see his charges meet Lyon, Northampton Saints and Benetton Rugby in Pool...

Five New Entrants In Ulster Rugby Academy

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The 2019/20 Abbey Insurance Ulster Rugby Academy squad has been announced, which includes five new entrants. Flying back-three sensation Aaron Sexton will make the full-time switch from athletics to rugby,...

Five New Entrants In Ulster Rugby Academy

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The 2019/20 Abbey Insurance Ulster Rugby Academy squad has been announced, which includes five new entrants. Flying back-three sensation Aaron Sexton will make the full-time switch from athletics to rugby,...

Van Graan Relishing ‘Very Exciting Challenge’ In Europe

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The pool draw for the 2019/20 Heineken Champions Cup took place in Lausanne, Switzerland today with Munster drawn in a heavyweight Pool 4 along with reigning champions Saracens, Racing 92 and the Ospreys....

Champions Cup Opposition Revealed For Four Provinces

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Centre de Congrès Beaulieu in Lausanne played host today to the draws for next season’s EPCR tournaments, with all four Irish provinces set to feature in the Heineken Champions Cup for the...

Leinster Assured Of Top Seeding As Champions Cup Weekends Are Confirmed

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster, champions Saracens and Toulouse will each be guaranteed a top ranking in tier 1 when the pool draw for the Heineken Champions Cup takes place in Lausanne, Switzerland on Wednesday. The trio receive...

All-Female Staff To Take Charge Of Munster Women’s Squads

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The two management teams for the Munster senior and Under-18 Women’s squads have been confirmed ahead of the 2019/20 season. For the first time, both squads will be coached and managed by all-female...