Scarlets great Ken Owens to retire from rugby
13 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer club captain and one of the Scarlets’ all-time greats, Ken Owens, has announced his retirement from rugby. The 37-year-old hooker will be remembered as one of the finest players to pull on...
Dan Sheehan Signs New Two-Year IRFU Contract
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is pleased to announce that Dan Sheehan has signed a new two-year contract with Ireland and Leinster Rugby. The 25-year-old hooker has established...
Peter O'Mahony Signs New Contract With Munster
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony has signed a new one-year contract with the province. To date, the Cork Constitution man has made 291...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 13-14 April, 2024
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the Guinness Women's Six Nations and Rugby Europe Women's Championship matches this weekend. Permutation highlights: England cannot improve their...
Hugh Gavin to join Pro ranks next season
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyPromising centre Hugh Gavin has become the latest Connacht Academy player to sign a professional contract with the club. Gavin made headlines earlier this year with his performances for Ireland...
Updated Team News | Munster Side To Face Northampton
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad has been named for Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 clash away to Northampton Saints (12.30pm, live on TNT Sports & ITV). Update: An appeal hearing took place...
Jeremy Loughman Set For 100th Appearance
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySunday’s Investec Champions Cup Round-of-16 clash with Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens will see Jeremy Loughman make his 100th appearance for Munster after joining the province in...
Saracens out for revenge
1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby“A whiff of revenge in the air” was how French rugby newspaper Midi-Olympique previewed Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 tie between Union Bordeaux-Bègles and Saracens...
Caelan Doris to captain Leinster against Leicester Tigers
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris captains the team for the first time in European competition, as Jamison Gibson-Park and Jack Conan are both set to make their 50th appearance in the Champions Cup.The starting lineup sees...
Vickii Cornborough calls time on England career after giving birth last summer
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Vickii Cornborough has announced her retirement from international rugby, saying she does not feel mentally ready to return after giving birth to twins last summer. The 34-year-old Harlequins...
