The Weekend's World Rankings Permutations
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance could climb to their equal highest-ever World Rugby Ranking this weekend while Wales could drop to eighth place. Second place in the World Rugby rankings is on the line this weekend...
Exeter sign Leinster duo
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs have confirmed the signing of Leinster duo Jack Dunne and Rory O'Loughlin ahead of the 2022/23 season. It’s Baxter first moves in terms of squad strengthening for...
Eddie Jones names England team to face Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his England side for their Six Nations tie against Ireland this weekend. England take on Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 12 March (4.45pm KO) and will look to make...
Johnny Sexton captains Ireland against England
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named the match day squad to take on England at Twickenham this coming Saturday in round four of the 2022 Guinness Six Nations Championships. Johnny Sexton returns to the starting...
Georgia qualify for RWC 2023 after World Rugby confirm the implications of Russia’s suspension
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing World Rugby’s suspension of Russia and Belarus from all international and cross-border rugby competitions, the Rugby World Cup Board has confirmed the resulting implications for the European...
Peter Dooley to join Connacht Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby are very pleased to announce the signing of prop Peter Dooley. The 27-year old Birr native has been a mainstay in the Leinster squad since his debut in October 2014, and...
Van der Merwe suspended for Scotland's final matches
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuhan van der Merwe has been suspended for "reckless or dangerous play" with Worcester in the Premiership. Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe's Six Nations campaign is over after his red...
Bulls preparing for bruising battle against world-class Munster side
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe visiting Munster Rugby side may be without some of their Irish internationals, but they remain a world-class outfit, warns Vodacom Bulls pivot, Chris Smith, ahead of the two sides’ Vodacom United...
England squad update ahead of Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has retained a 26-player squad ahead of England’s Guinness Six Nations match against Ireland on Saturday [12 March, 4.45pm KO]. Bath’s Orlando Bailey will also stay in camp...
Johnny Sexton pens new deal with IRFU
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby36 year-old Johnny Sexton has signed a contract extension which will run until the conclusion of the 2023 World Cup. This will be Sexton’s fourth World Cup in the Irish jersey. "I...
