World Rugby Sevens Series: Travis Ismaiel to fulfill another American dream
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA long haul flight on your way to a Test debut can feel like it lasts forever, especially if that first appearance for your country was the a culmination of a lifetime of hard work and sacrifices. Just...
Team Announcement: Leinster Rugby Vs Dragons RFC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby tea to take on Dragons RFC in Round 14 of the BKT United Rugby Championship, on Saturday evening in the RDS Arena, has been named by Leo Cullen (KO: 7.35pm – live on RTÉ2...
URC Team Announcements
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for Friday night's Round 14 fixtures of the BKT United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information. Glasgow vs Ulster Stafford...
Injury forces Jack McGrath to call time on stellar career
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland Lions prop Jack McGrath has announced his retirement from rugby. The 33-year-old was released by Ulster at the end of last season and had been without a club as he strived to recover...
Blair Kinghorn comfortable taking a back seat to ‘world-class’ Finn Russell
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh fly-half Blair Kinghorn admits he can have no complaints about losing the Scotland number 10 jersey to the resurgent Finn Russell over the past few months. The 26-year-old looked...
Rhys Ruddock On Why He Chose The Green Of Ireland Over The Red Of Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe voice on the other end of the line serves as an immediate reminder that Rhys Ruddock is a rugby player with a pretty unique back story. Straight away, it’s unmistakable - that Welsh lilt to the...
Munster Squad Update | Preparations Continue for Ospreys at Thomond
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad are continuing preparations at the HPC ahead of Friday’s URC round 14 clash against Ospreys at Thomond Park (7.35pm). Gavin Coombes, Keith Earls and Roman Salanoa...
Ireland extend their lead at the top of the World Rugby Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUnusually there were no positional changes in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings despite there being a full programme of fixtures in the Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship. However,...
25 Retained for Ireland Mini Camp as Players Return to Provinces for URC Action
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching group will retain 25 players for the two day mini camp at the IRFU High Performance Centre later this week while the remainder of the squad have returned to their provinces to play...
Galthié rues missed opportunities against Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthié was left to rue missed opportunities against Ireland as his France side ran out of steam in their 32-19 defeat, their first in 15 matches. The battle between the world’s...
