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World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 22-23 March, 2025

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

World 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

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Matt 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

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Red 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

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Moving 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

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head 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

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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...

Brace for the tightest URC run in

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

With just six rounds left to play, the Race to the Eight in the BKT United Rugby Championship is poised to deliver the most unpredictable battle for the Play-Offs in league history.   The BKT...

The Stormers traveling squad announced as the URC returns

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

A 30-man DHL Stormers squad left Cape Town on Tuesday for a two-match Vodacom United Rugby Championship tour which will see them feature in Llanelli and Belfast over the next fortnight. They face Scarlets...

John Cooney to leave Ulster Rugby at end of season

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby can confirm that scrum-half, John Cooney, will depart the province at the end of the current season. The 34-year-old will join CA Brive in France after eight years of service...

2025 6Nations - The good and the bad

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2025 6Nations went down to the wire, as France snatched the title with a one point difference between second placed England, and two ahead of third placed Ireland. Join us as we take a look at the...