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Jordie Barrett commits to New Zealand Rugby beyond Rugby World Cup, confirms sabbatical

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jordie Barrett has become the first All Black to commit his services to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) beyond the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The 27-year-old has put pen to paper on a new deal that will see him...

Jordie Barrett signs for Leinster

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby can confirm the signing of Hurricanes and New Zealand back, Jordie Barrett, on a short-term deal next season. In signing a new contract extension with the New Zealand Rugby Union, the 27-year-old...

Dan Sheehan Signs New Two-Year IRFU Contract

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is pleased to announce that Dan Sheehan has signed a new two-year contract with Ireland and Leinster Rugby. The 25-year-old hooker has established...

Peter O'Mahony Signs New Contract With Munster

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony has signed a new one-year contract with the province.   To date, the Cork Constitution man has made 291...

Two changes for Leinster

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on La Rochelle in the Investec Champions Cup Quarter-Final tomorrow evening in Aviva Stadium has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen...

World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 13-14 April, 2024

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the Guinness Women's Six Nations and Rugby Europe Women's Championship matches this weekend. Permutation highlights: England cannot improve their...

Hugh Gavin to join Pro ranks next season

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Promising centre Hugh Gavin has become the latest Connacht Academy player to sign a professional contract with the club.   Gavin made headlines earlier this year with his performances for Ireland...

Key Moments: Leinster vs Leicester Tigers

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Back-to-back Champions Cup finalists Leinster proved to strong for English Premiership outfit Leicester Tigers running five tries with three of them being scored by Ireland scrum-half James Gibson-Park. Here...

Updated Team News | Munster Side To Face Northampton

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Munster squad has been named for Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 clash away to Northampton Saints (12.30pm, live on TNT Sports & ITV). Update: An appeal hearing took place...

Jeremy Loughman Set For 100th Appearance

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup Round-of-16 clash with Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens will see Jeremy Loughman make his 100th appearance for Munster after joining the province in...