It’s Ireland v South Africa Part 2 in Top-of-the-Table Clash
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyA week on from a titanic Test at the Aviva Stadium, it will be Ireland v South Africa once again as the top two in the BKT URC lock horns. Limerick’s Thomond Park will be the setting this...
Bemand Names Ireland’s Women’s Rugby World Cup Preparation Squad
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has today named a 37-player Ireland Women’s preparation squad ahead of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England later this summer. The...
Munster Organisational Update With CEO Ian Flanagan
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby CEO Ian Flanagan has provided an update from the organisation as the province comes towards the end of a busy block of games across the URC and Champions Cup. Flanagan provides an update...
Alex Codling Joins Munster Rugby As Forwards Coach Consultant
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Alex Codling has joined the province as Forwards Coach Consultant. Codling, who is currently Forwards Coach with the Ireland Women’s team,...
Steve Diamond joins Newcastle Falcons
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have announced the appointment of Steve Diamond as consultant director of rugby. The vastly-experienced Lancastrian will take up his new role next month, with current head coach...
Team news: 100 up for Connon on Friday
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBrett Connon makes his 100th appearance for Newcastle Falcons on Friday when they host Harlequins in Gallagher Premiership action. The 27-year-old Cumbrian has scored 478 points in his 99 games for...
Saracens down the Falcons in London
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons head coach Alex Codling insisted he was proud of his side’s efforts despite suffering a 37-19 defeat away to Gallagher Premiership champions Saracens on Saturday. Speaking after...
Blamire to become Falcons centurion in Sarcens fixture
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie Blamire plays his 100th game for Newcastle Falcons on Saturday when they travel to Gallagher Premiership champions, Saracens. The hooker, who turned 26 last week, has scored 25 tries in his...
Carreras returns for Newcastle on Friday
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMateo Carreras returns for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night when Bristol Bears visit Kingston Park in Gallagher Premiership action. The Argentina wing returns from a hamstring injury for the 7.45pm kick-off,...
Intriguing round 1 clashes in EPCR Challenge Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe EPCR Challenge Cup gets underway on Friday, featuring nine ties across six countries and including some intriguing clashes on early-season form. ASM Clermont Auvergne’s clash with Edinburgh...
