Hugo Keenan returns as Leo Cullen names team to face Glasgow
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Glasgow Warriors in Round 13 of the BKT United Rugby Championship at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday (KO: 5.30pm, live on Premier...
Slipper's day ends in elation as Brumbies beat Chiefs
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe ACT Brumbies have celebrated James Slipper's milestone match in thrilling fashion, roaring back to defeat the Chiefs 33-24. Slipper became the most-capped Super Rugby player of all time on Friday...
The Rugby Championship U20 Match Schedule Confirmed for 2026
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySANZAAR’s Rugby Championship U20 competition returns to the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, when the best junior talent from South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina converges on Gqeberha...
Aki, Sheehan, Gibson-Park and van der Flier Sign New IRFU Contracts
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU is today delighted to announce contract extensions for Bundee Aki, Dan Sheehan, Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier, securing the futures of four key players...
Bemand Signs Contract Extension As Ireland Head Coach Through To Women’s Rugby World Cup 2029
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU is delighted to announce that Scott Bemand has signed a contract extension to remain as Ireland Head Coach until Women’s Rugby World Cup 2029. In charge since August 2021, Bemand has spearheaded...
Rugby Championship U20 heads back to Gqeberha
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySANZAAR’s Rugby Championship U20 competition returns to the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium next month, when the best junior talent from South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina converges...
Tigers overpower Chiefs to win PREM Rugby Cup
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers stormed to this season’s first piece of silverware after they dispatched Exeter Chiefs 66-14 in the PREM Rugby Cup final at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, writes Phil Campbell. In...
Blitzboks and Black Ferns claim stunning final wins and series victories at HSBC SVNS New York
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa men’s team beat Fiji to seal the gold medal in New York and clinch the overall HSBC SVNS Series title, while New Zealand’s all-conquering women clinched another title with a hugely...
No walk-up start as Force to play it safe with Lomax
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWestern Force coach Simon Cron is set to resist the temptation to unleash Zac Lomax against the Chiefs in a fortnight, saying he doesn't want to put the star code-hopper at risk. It comes as Les Kiss,...
Kintetsu Liners' Manie Libbok Suffers first loss in 203 days
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyKintetsu Liners' fly-half Manie Libbok's 13 game winning streak was ended by Kamaishi Seawaves on Saturday. Springboks star Libbok (28) who won the Rugby World Cup in 2023, was on an unbeaten run...
