Ireland Squad Update
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland squad will depart for Sydney on Monday ahead of the Nations Championship Southern Series and there have been two enforced changes to the squad following Leinster’s URC final...
Seven Munster Departures Confirmed
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby can confirm that senior players Tony Butler, Fionn Gibbons, Paddy Patterson and Andrew Smith will depart the province this summer. We can also confirm that Academy props George Hadden and...
Leo Cullen speaks on the test that lies ahead in tonight's URC Grand Final.
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster rugby's head coach Leo Cullen speaks on the test that lies ahead in tonight's URC Grand Final. He highlights how 'the Bulls are an incredibly dangerous team for lots of different...
Wallabies name three uncapped players in squad for July Nations Championship
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coaches have selected a 37-player squad for the upcoming Nations Championship Tests on home soil next month, with uncapped Brumbies pair Declan Meredith and Lachlan Shaw and Waratahs lock Miles...
Bulls keen to break Vodacom URC Grand Final hoodoo
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls will approach the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final against Leinster with the mindset of third time lucky when the teams meet in a repeat of last year’s decider at Croke...
Farrell Names Ireland Squad For Nations Championship Southern Hemisphere Series
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Men’s Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for the upcoming Nations Championship Southern Hemisphere Series. Ireland will kick off the inaugural...
World Rugby lowers legal tackle height in community rugby
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby Council has approved adoption into full law a lower tackle height in community rugby, following positive trials over the last two years. The law – allowing Unions to choose either waist...
Lowe starts in farewell as Leinster get double injury boost for URC final
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and Leinster captain Caelan Doris has been passed fit to start in their United Championship final against the Bulls on Friday at Croke Park. The No.8 was an injury doubt heading...
Nations Championship Trophy Unveiled
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Nations Championship Trophy, the prize that the twelve strongest teams in international rugby will compete to win, has been revealed for the first time. Standing 67cm tall and weighing...
Springbok Women to host Ireland in Cape Town
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Women will host Ireland in a historic first Test series between the two countries on consecutive weekends in Cape Town in October as part of the WXV Global Series that was announced at the...
