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Glasgow Warriors name team for clash against Ulster

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Brown will make his return from injury in Belfast tomorrow night, after being selected in the Glasgow Warriors starting XV that will take on Ulster at Affidea Stadium tomorrow night. The Scotland...

Fatherhood Re-ignites Elias' Love of the Game

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

As a father to two young children, Ryan Elias has a fresh perspective on life, as well as a renewed love for the game of rugby.   The Scarlets and Wales hooker admits he went through some tough...

Jack Aungier To Join Munster Rugby

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby are pleased to announce the signing of Ireland international Jack Aungier on a two-year deal. The powerful tighthead prop has made 100 appearances for Connacht to date and was called up...

Erasmus names purpose-driven squad for second Bok alignment camp

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Wednesday named a “purpose and goal-driven” 40-man squad for the team’s second in-person alignment camp in Cape Town next week, featuring two players...

Gerard Mullen appointed as Connacht Backs Coach

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby are delighted to announce the appointment of Gerard Mullen as the club’s Backs Coach ahead of the 2026/27 season. The Co. Kildare native joins Connacht from Harlequins, where he has...

Stat Topping Ward has Silverware in his Sights

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s been some season for Zac Ward and he’s not finished yet. The former Ireland Sevens star has made a huge impact with Ulster Rugby in his first full campaign for the province.   As...

Club captain Bradbury signs on for another season

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Club captain and centurion Magnus Bradbury has signed a one-year contract extension, keeping the Scotland international back-row at Hive Stadium through to the end of the 2026/27 season. The announcement...

Bell returns as Ulster ready to take on Stormers in Belfast

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby Head Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his matchday squad to face DHL Stormers tomorrow in Round 17 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. (KO: 7.45pm) After securing a place in the...

Porter savouring special return as Leinster aim for trophy double

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

After enduring a frustrating few months, Andrew Porter admits it’s “incredibly special” to be back as Leinster Rugby push for silverware on two fronts.   The 79-times capped...

Lancaster looking forward to huge sold-out Irish derby

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stuart Lancaster has hailed this weekend’s all-Irish showdown between URC play-off rivals Connacht Rugby and Munster Rugby in Galway as a huge game for both teams.   Lancaster’s Connacht...