Boks preparing for bumper 2025 season
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks are planning for a very full international season which can include up to 15 matches – the most in a single season for the men in green and gold since 2007 – which will provide...
Wales under 20 team to take on Scotland
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Head Coach of the Wales under 20 team, Richard Whiffin has confirmed his squad to face Scotland at the Hive Stadium on Friday night in the fourth round of the 2025 Six Nations Championship. Kick-off...
Ireland Men’s U20s Team Named To Face France In Cork
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Neil Doak has named his Ireland Men’s U20s Match Day Squad, sponsored by PwC, for Friday night’s U20 Six Nations clash against France in Cork (Kick-off...
Dave Heffernan commits to Connacht
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby announced a two-year contract renewal for Dave Heffernan, further extending his long and illustrious career with his home province. A native of Ballina, Heffernan came through the...
Excitement all around as Jones returns to SA Rugby
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was excitement all around on Wednesday as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer drilled into the details of Felix Jones’ role in South African rugby after rejoining...
Last 5 Games: France v Ireland (2022)
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLes Bleus were on a role, securing their third victory in a row over the Irish the following year, this time in a return fixture at home. France survived a spirited second-half comeback from the visitors...
Last 5 Games: France v Ireland (2021)
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance made it back to back six nations victories over Ireland the following year in 2021, as they flexed their Championship credentials with a hard fought 15-13 win over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium....
Last 5 Games: France v Ireland (2020)
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn their final fixture of the 2020 Championship, France beat Ireland 35-27 in a thrilling encounter that saw both teams looking to snatch the title. Both teams went into the match with a slim chance of...
Ireland Squad Update
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland squad returned to camp on Sunday evening ahead of Saturday’s sold out Round 4 Guinness Men’s Six Nations clash against France at Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 2.15pm). Max Deegan, Darragh...
McCarthy Signs Three-Year Contract With Irish Rugby
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU is today delighted to announce Joe McCarthy has signed a new long-term contract with Irish Rugby to commit his future to Ireland and Leinster Rugby until the end of the 2027/28 season. Since...
