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Luke McGrath to captain the side as Hugo McLaughlin and Jerry Cahir to make debuts from the start

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Zebre Parma in Round 5 of the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday at Aviva Stadium (KO: 5.30pm, live on Premier Sports 1)...

Alex Mann: The Wales star with reasons to be cheerful

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of Alex Mann’s goals for this season is to try and smile a bit more, and he certainly has good reason to do so at the minute.   The Cardiff Rugby flanker has just been named in the Wales...

Steve Tandy names first Wales squad for Quilter Nations Series

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales senior men’s head coach Steve Tandy has named a 39-player Wales squad for this November’s Quilter Nations Series. Jac Morgan will captain the 744-cap squad for the campaign having...

Uncapped Porthen named in exciting Bok tour squad

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Junior Springbok prop and captain Zachary Porthen earned his first Springbok call-up on Monday as national coach Rassie Erasmus named a quality 36-man squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing...

Azzurri squad named for Nations Series

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gonzalo Quesada, Head Coach of the Italian Men’s National Rugby Team, has announced the list of players called up for the Verona training camp in preparation for the Autumn Nations Series. Italy’s...

U20 6Nations fixtures confirmed for 2026

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Momentum is behind the annual platform that puts the future stars of international rugby in front of global fans. More fans are tuning in and engaging with the U20 Six Nations, and now we...

Lee Radford takes up a coaching role with Scotland

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints today confirm that coach Lee Radford will be seconded to Scottish Rugby for this season’s international windows.     The 46-year-old coach will join Scotland for...

Fin Smith to stay a Saint

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints today announce that England and British & Irish Lions fly-half, Fin Smith, has penned a new multi-year contract to remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens.   The...

Cam Winnett - The Ironman and his idol

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

URC Ironman Cam Winnett says working with his idol Leigh Halfpenny is proving a huge benefit to his game.   Winnett was coached by Halfpenny on Wales’ summer tour of Japan, and that relationship...

Saints sign Italian hooker Marco Manfredi

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints announce the signing of Italian hooker Marco Manfredi, who arrived at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens earlier this week.   The 28-year-old, capped three times at Test...