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Champions & Challenge Cup Injury Report

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The massive Champions and Challenge Cup semi-finals are set to take place this weekend as Toulouse welcomes Union Bordeaux Begles at Stade Ernest Wallon, La Rochelle go against Leinster...

2022 Six Nations Fixtures Confirmed

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The eagerly-awaited 2022 Six Nations fixtures have been announced with Wales set to open their title defence against Ireland on 5 February.   Scotland will host England on the same day, while France...

Tommy Seymour retires from professional rugby

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An 11-year long career has come to an end for Tommy Seymour who on Wednesday announced his retirement from professional rugby.   One of the most prodigious finishers in club history, the 32-year-old...

Munster confirm Rowan Osborne signing

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed that scrum-half Rowan Osborne will join the province at the start of the 2021/22 season on a one-year contract.     The 24-year-old will...

Women's 6 Nations Highlights: Ireland v Italy

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Full Time: Ireland 25 - 5 Italy. Despite all their efforts, it was not mean't to be for Italy today, and they have now fallen back down to 7th place. Only one try for them by M. Bettoni in the 68th minute....

Team News: Munster at full strength, Ryan and Doris return for Leinster

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The teams for this weekend's Round 1 Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup clash between Munster and Leinster have been named.   Ireland international Garry Ringrose returns for Leinster and will captain...

England legend Maggie Alphonsi speaks ahead of final Six Nations round

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021 Women’s Six Nations concludes this weekend with much anticipation surrounding the final round.   The first of the fixtures sees Ireland taking on Italy, followed by England hosting...

Michael Bent to retire at the end of the season

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby prop Michael Bent has announced his decision to retire from professional rugby at the end of the current season.     Bent, who joined Leinster in 2012 and has been capped on...

“Hamish Watson is never too small.” - Sam Warburton

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former British & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton has firmly established himself in the corner of Scotland flanker Hamish Watson amid the vocalisation of the somewhat incomprehensible notion that...

Trio to make their first starts for Ireland Women against Italy

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland Head Coach Adam Griggs has named his Match Day 23 for Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations Play-off game against Italy.   Griggs has made three changes to his starting XV for the visit...