Sean O’Brien signs two-year deal with Munster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU confirm the signing of centre Sean O’Brien on a two-year deal ahead of the 2023/24 season. From Westmeath, the centre has been playing with the Premiership’s...
Newcastle Falcons sign Exeter Chiefs' Ollie Leatherbarrow
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs back-rower Ollie Leatherbarrow is joining Newcastle Falcons in the summer, with the former Scotland Under-20s international arriving on a two-year deal. Leatherbarrow, who turned...
McMillan to lead Chiefs through to 2026
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs head coach Clayton McMillan has extended his contract with the Chiefs Rugby Club through to 2026.McMillan has taken the team from strength to strength since taking over the reins from Warren Gatland...
Wales Women name side for England showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales Women’s senior team head coach Ioan Cunningham has selected his side for the Round 3 fixture in the Six Nations against England at Cardiff Arms Park, on Saturday, April 15th (KO: 2.15pm). Centre...
Stormers coach John Dobson lauds ‘superb’ Exeter
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers head coach John Dobson heaped praise on Exeter Chiefs after the Gallagher Premiership club crushed his side 42-17 in the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals. He admitted he was...
Samisoni Taukei'aho re-signs with NZR, Chiefs, Waikato
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySamisoni Taukei’aho has become the first All Black signed until the end of the next Rugby World Cup cycle. Having re-committed until 2027, the 21-Test hooker has also put pen to paper on a new contract...
Baxter hails ‘magical’ Exeter performance
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter branded his team’s Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final display as “magical” as the 2020 champions powered into the last four. The...
Champions Cup semi-finals – dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage announced
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEPCR has announced the dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage of the 2023 Champions Cup semi-finals. CHAMPIONS CUP semi-finals (Kick-offs local time) Saturday 29 AprilLeinster...
Crusaders Team Naming Round 7: Richie the Centurion
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named their side to take on Moana Pasifika in Round 7 of Super Rugby Pacific 2023 at Christchurch’s Orangetheory Stadium. Friday 7 April will be Richie Mo’unga’s...