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Snyman one of five players to re-commit to Munster

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster have continue their squad planning for the 2022/23 season with five-player extensions confirmed.   In addition to the already confirmed 13 contract extensions, including Conor Murray’s...

Ins, outs and the latest rugby rumours

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We recap some of the top stories, rumours and recently confirmed.     Leone Nakarawa attracting interest in England Leone Nakawara has been linked with a move to the Premiership.    Midi...

AWJ to stick around for another year

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones has reportedly penned a new deal which will see him remain at Ospreys for another year and will thus be available to do duty for Wales in the 2023 World Cup.    At...

Ireland's Guinness Six Nations Tries

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A look back on all of Ireland's tries from the last four Guinness Six Nations Championships.    

2022 Six Nations to be played behind closed doors?

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Plans are being put in place to host the lion’s share of the 2022 Six Nations competition behind closed doors with no options for postponements.    England are the only participating...

Wales' Biggar worried by 'backwards step' if crowds are banned for Six Nations

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Biggar fears a "huge step backwards" if there are no crowds allowed at matches moving into 2022. While crowds at sporting events have yet to be capped in England, matches in Wales and Scotland are...

Abraham Papali’i's move to Brive confirmed

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht No.8 Abraham Papali’i's move to Brive at the end of the season has been confirmed.   Papali’i has signed a two-year deal with the French outfit following fellow Connacht...

QUIZ: Can You Name The Ireland 23 That Beat The All Blacks For the First Time?

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After 29 meetings and 111 years of trying, Ireland finally claimed a men's senior international win over New Zealand to cherish.   Joe Schmidt's side joined the Ireland Women (2014) and Ireland...

Latest disciplinary news

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Here follows an account of the latest disciplinary news:   HEINEKEN CHAMPIONS CUPDan Fish suspended for three weeksThe Cardiff Rugby fly half, Dan Fish, has been suspended for three weeks following...

Finlay Bealham extends stay with Connacht Rugby

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby are delighted to announce that Irish international Finlay Bealham has committed to the club with a two-year contract extension, keeping him at The Sportsground until the end of the 2023/24...