Mixed display by All Black greats: A look at Barrett and Ioane form
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks got their tour off to a winning start with all eyes on Dave Rennie's men as they prepare to face the Springboks in four test matches. There were a number of players that are on the fringe...
Kieran Brookes Joins Munster And Michael Ala’alatoa Extends Contract
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby are pleased to confirm the signing of 16-cap former England international tighthead prop Kieran Brookes from Top14 side Perpignan on a two-year deal. We are also pleased to confirm a one-year...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face Japan In Newcastle
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against Japan in Newcastle (Kick-off 8.10pm local time/11.10am Irish...
Joey Carbery returns to Leinster Rugby
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby can confirm this morning the signing of Ireland international Joey Carbery ahead of the 2026/27 season.A graduate of the Leinster Academy, Carbery scored 101 points (11 tries, 8 conversions,...
Farrell Names Ireland Team For Nations Championship Opener In Sydney
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for Saturday’s opening Nations Championship clash against Australia at Allianz Stadium (Kick-off 8.10pm local...
Pools Confirmed | Champions & Challenge Cup Draw Complete
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe stage is set for another blockbuster Investec Champions Cup campaign, with the draw producing four mouth-watering pools packed with champions, historic rivals and European heavyweights. Tier...
Irish Rugby confirms four key Women’s rugby leadership appointments
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyIrish Rugby has today announced the appointment of four provincial Women’s rugby leadership roles, a landmark step in the continued development and professionalisation of the Women’s game across...
EPCR confirms Champions Cup Tier 1 clubs, Challenge Cup invitees and competition rule changes
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Pool Draws for the 2026/27 season, EPCR has confirmed the Tier 1 clubs for the Investec Champions Cup draw, the invitee clubs for the EPCR Challenge...
Scarlets appoint Aaron Dundon as Lead Forwards Coach
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets are delighted to announce the appointment of Aaron Dundon as the club's Lead Forwards Coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. Widely respected as one of Irish rugby's brightest forward coaches,...
Cullen to step away at the end of the 2026/27 season
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby can confirm that Head Coach, Leo Cullen, will step away from his role at the conclusion of his current contract at the end of the 2026/27 season.Leo, and his coaching team, will continue...
