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Jerry Cahir joins Connacht from Leinster

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 25-year old joined Leinster on a short-term deal last September, and has since become a mainstay in their matchday 23, making 14 appearances including 4 starts. Most recently he came off the bench...

Heartbreaking European exit will fuel the Dragons’ fire

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dragons RFC are determined to use their heartbreaking European exit as fuel for the final weeks of the season and beyond.   The Welsh outfit pushed French Top 14 high flyers Montpellier all the...

Ulster book their place in the Challenge Cup Final

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby are the first side to book their spot in the 2026 EPCR Challenge Cup Final in Bilbao after seeing off Exeter Chiefs in the semi-final. It was a typically attritional opening...

Caelan Doris reaction to the Semi Final win

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Caelan Doris speaks after the four point win in the Champions Cup Semi Final against RC Toulon Caelan Doris reacts after @leinsterrugby's progression to the #InvestecChampionsCup final 🔵"Delighted...

Saints confirm nine players to depart this summer

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints today confirm that Tom West, Fyn Brown, Will Glister, Emeka Atuanya, Billy Pasco, Marco Manfredi, Archie Appleby, Jack Lawrence and Siep Walta will leave the Club at the conclusion...

Scarlets sign Wales international Corey Domachowski from Cardiff

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets have bolstered their front row with the signing of Wales international loose-head prop Corey Domachowski from Cardiff Rugby.   The 29-year-old arrives in Llanelli with a wealth of experience,...

Greatest rivalry: Never write off All Blacks says World Cup hero

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Having been part of the 1995 World Cup-winning squad, few understand the depth of the rivalry between South Africa and New Zealand quite like Japie Mulder. The former Springbok centre etched his name...

North to retire from rugby at season end

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

George North has confirmed he will retire from playing rugby at the end of the current season.   Speaking on social media Wales’ most-capped men’s back said: “I just wanted to...

Sisilia Tuipulotu signs for Harlequins Women

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tuipulotu joins from Gloucester-Hartpury, having made 67 appearances across six seasons in the West Country since making her debut in 2021 against DMP Durham Sharks. She has since established herself...

One change to Munster ahead of Ulster clash

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fifth-placed Ulster are one point ahead of Munster in the URC table with three rounds remaining. One change to the side that beat Benetton in Treviso last week sees Oli Jager make his first start since...