ireland

Gerard Mullen appointed as Connacht Backs Coach

1 hour ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby are delighted to announce the appointment of Gerard Mullen as the club’s Backs Coach ahead of the 2026/27 season. The Co. Kildare native joins Connacht from Harlequins, where he has...

Stat Topping Ward has Silverware in his Sights

3 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s been some season for Zac Ward and he’s not finished yet. The former Ireland Sevens star has made a huge impact with Ulster Rugby in his first full campaign for the province.   As...

Club captain Bradbury signs on for another season

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Club captain and centurion Magnus Bradbury has signed a one-year contract extension, keeping the Scotland international back-row at Hive Stadium through to the end of the 2026/27 season. The announcement...

Bell returns as Ulster ready to take on Stormers in Belfast

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby Head Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his matchday squad to face DHL Stormers tomorrow in Round 17 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. (KO: 7.45pm) After securing a place in the...

Porter savouring special return as Leinster aim for trophy double

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

After enduring a frustrating few months, Andrew Porter admits it’s “incredibly special” to be back as Leinster Rugby push for silverware on two fronts.   The 79-times capped...

Lancaster looking forward to huge sold-out Irish derby

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stuart Lancaster has hailed this weekend’s all-Irish showdown between URC play-off rivals Connacht Rugby and Munster Rugby in Galway as a huge game for both teams.   Lancaster’s Connacht...

Jerry Cahir joins Connacht from Leinster

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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...