Josh van der Flier Signs IRFU Extension to 2026
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh van der Flier has signed an IRFU extension to his current Leinster contract that will see him continue his career in Ireland until at least the end of the 2025/26 season. The 2022 World...
James Ryan Extends IRFU Contract to 2025
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland’s James Ryan has signed a two-year IRFU contract extension up to the end of the 2024/25 season. Ryan has become a central figure in the Ireland squad’s leadership group in recent...
Leinster aiming to ‘deliver on the big stage’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby head coach Leo Cullen says his team’s next task is to replicate their Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final display on an even bigger stage. The Irish province remain...
Dan Goggin Departs Munster Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby can confirm that Dan Goggin completed his time at the province last week and will pursue a new playing opportunity abroad. A former St Munchin’s College student,...
Ethan de Groot commits to rugby in New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks prop Ethan de Groot has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2026. The 13-Test prop has inked a new contract that will also see him remain with the Highlanders in DHL Super Rugby...
Switzerland reach record high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySwitzerland have reached their highest ever position in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. A 32-22 win over Croatia in Markarska improved their rating to 55.32 points, which was enough for...
Spain equal lowest ever World Rugby Women’s Ranking
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn another busy weekend of women’s international rugby, England, Wales and France made it two wins out of two with victories in the Women’s Six Nations. England and France remain in...
Seven things we learned from the Hong Kong Sevens
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHistory was made at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2023 as New Zealand became the first-ever women’s champions of an World Rugby Sevens Series tournament in Hong Kong. The Black Ferns...
Tounesi calls for better execution after England Women defeat
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySara Tounesi felt Italy’s lack of execution was the difference as her side fell to a 68-5 defeat against Simon Middleton’s superb England. The Azzurre showed real signs of progress...
Women's Six Nations Preview: Scotland v Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIf their 2022 encounters are anything to go by Wales’ visit to Scotland is set to be the highlight of Round 2 of the Women’s Six Nations. Ioan Cunningham’s side overturned a 12-point...
