Observing the coaches ahead of the Rugby Championship
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 edition of the Rugby Championship is set to begin next week, after all four participating nations (New Zealand who are current holders, South Africa, Australia and Argentina) each faced a foe...
Sheehan set to miss second test against Springboks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland hooker Dan Sheehan will miss the second Test against world champions South Africa in Durban on Saturday, a member of the touring party told media on Monday. “Dan suffered a serious knee...
Injuries hit Ireland after tough opening test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell could lose Dan Sheehan and Craig Casey to injury as he counts his losses after the opening test with the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld. Dan Sheehan left the camp before the squad...
A look ahead at the upcoming international tests
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe mid year tests are upon when the North descends on the South. This years fixtures will see a repeat of two matches we saw during the pool stages of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Lets a take a quick and...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face South Africa In Pretoria
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad to face South Africa in Saturday’s first Test at Loftus Versfeld Stadium (Kick-off 5pm local time/4pm Irish time, live on Sky Sports...
Ireland Sevens Squads Confirmed For 2024 Paris Olympics
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTeam Ireland has today officially ratified the selection of the Ireland Men’s and Women’s Sevens squads to compete at this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris. Head Coaches James...
Easterby To Lead Emerging Ireland Tour To South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn Emerging Ireland squad will travel to South Africa this Autumn to play three matches against Currie Cup and Super Rugby opposition, providing high potential players with an opportunity to connect...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Semi-fianls preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaitama Panasonic Wild Knights (1) v Yokohama Canon Eagles (4)Saturday May 18 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo, 2.05pm (JT) Just how long can this continue?It’s now over a decade since...
A story of "Real Champs" vs "People's Champs" Part 1: The Origin
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby2023 was meant to be their year, however, a much needed victory over the greatest test nation in the history of the sport evaded them in an all too familiar setting: The Rugby World Cup qaurter-final....
Jeremy Loughman Set For 100th Appearance
2 years 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...
