Fintan Gunne handed first start as Leo Cullen names team to face Sharks
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Round 14 of the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday at Kings Park Stadium (KO: 5.15pm Irish time...
McCloskey to make 200th Ulster appearance against Stormers
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster and Ireland international centre, Stuart McCloskey, makes his 200th cap for his province, as Ulster take on DHL Stormers at Kingspan Stadium this Friday night. (KO: 7.35pm). There is...
O’Connell To Lead Ireland As Humphreys Congratulates Lions Coaches
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPaul O’Connell will take charge of the Ireland squad for the Summer Tour matches against Georgia and Portugal as Simon Easterby has been named in the British & Irish Lions coaching staff along...
British & Irish Lions assistant coaches named for tour down under
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions confirmed the appointment of five new Assistant Coaches. Head Coach Andy Farrell bolstered his Lions backroom team with hires from three different Unions. John Dalziel (Scotland),...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 22-23 March, 2025
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening round of the Guinness Women's Six Nations as well as the women's international between Spain and Brazil this weekend. Permutation highlights: Defending...
URC Round 13 Preview
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMatt Sherratt believes he has returned to Cardiff a better coach after his “whirlwind” spell in charge of Wales. After being at the helm on an interim basis for the final three games...
Disciplinary Verdict: Alex Matthews
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRed Roses back row Alex Matthews was cited for an incident that occurred in the Premiership Women’s Rugby final between her club, Gloucester-Hartpury, and Saracens on Sunday 16 March 2025. She...
McGrath making the most of every single day
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMoving into his 30s has seen Luke McGrath adopt a new attitude to life as a rugby player. The Ireland international scrum-half is now making the most of every single day and enjoying the game...
Bemand Names Ireland Team To Face France In Women’s Six Nations Opener
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Scott Bemand has named the Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Aon, for Saturday’s Guinness Women’s Six Nations opener against France at Kingspan Stadium (Kick-off 1pm). Ireland...
Munster Side To Face Glasgow Warriors
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster side has been named for Friday’s URC Round 13 clash against Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun (7.35pm). Diarmuid Barron captains the side with nine changes to the team that were beaten by...
