Rieko Ioane set for first Leinster start ahead of Leicester Tigers clash
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Leicester Tigers in Round 2 of the Investec Champions Cup at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Friday (KO: 8pm, live on Premier Sports...
Japan Retains Eddie Jones as Head Coach
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan has completed its end of season evaluation, and the Japan Rugby Football Union has confirmed that Eddie Jones will remain in charge of the national team. The Brave Blossoms finished their 2025 international...
Jason Holland returns to Hurricanes ahead of 2026 season
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes announced the return of former coach Jason Holland to the club ahead of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific campaign. Previously a Hurricanes assistant coach from 2016 to 2019, and then head coach...
Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Season Preview
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stories within ‘The Story’ Richie Mo’unga for the title hattrick? Is this Dave Rennie’s time? A new boss at the Wild Knights? Will Mark Teleabe the new Joseph Manu? Can Valynce...
Doris and McCarthy return, Ioane set for debut as team named for Champions Cup opener against Harlequins
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Harlequins in Round 1 of the Investec Champions Cup at Aviva Stadium on Saturday (KO: 5.30pm, live on Premier Sports 1) has been...
RWC 2027 Draw: A closer look at the pools
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw took place in Sydney on Wednesday with the 24 qualified teams placed into one of six pools for the tournament, which takes place from 1 October-13 November,...
Scotland's head coach and captain react to the draw
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend, head coach On having played all three Pool D opponents (Ireland, Uruguay and Portugal) in the last two years: "It should help, especially with Uruguay and Portugal, who we wouldn’t...
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell and captain Caelan Doris react to the draw
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell, head coach His reaction to the Rugby World Cup draw, which pitted Ireland against Scotland, Uruguay and Portugal: “Scotland have performed well in the last couple of tournaments,...
Pool D Shapes Up as the 2027 Rugby World Cup’s Toughest Group
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyPool D has quickly been identified as the most competitive and unpredictable group of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with Ireland, Scotland, Uruguay and Portugal all close enough in quality to trouble one another....
Pools confirmed for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyPreparations for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 reached an important milestone today with confirmation of the six pools that will headline the largest tournament in the sport's history. For the first...
