Glasgow embracing life as champions
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFranco Smith insists Glasgow Warriors are embracing the challenge of having a target on their back as BKT URC champions. Smith’s team won the title in thrilling fashion at the end of last...
Where To Watch URC Round 1
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyROUND 1 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Cardiff Rugby v Zebre Parma Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA & SA Live on: BBC Wales, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo...
Doris to captain Leinster this season
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and Ireland back row Caelan Doris has been named Leinster Rugby captain ahead of the start of the 2024/25 season. The 26-year-old made his Leinster debut against Connacht in April 2018. A season...
Graham Rowntree set to name new Munster Rugby captain ahead of URC opener
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster head coach Graham Rowntree has confirmed he will name a new permanent captain ahead of their URC opener against Connacht on September 21. The southern province are without a permanent...
Munster Rugby Awards 2024
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCalvin Nash was announced on Tuesday night as the Bank of Ireland Men’s Player of the Year at the annual Munster Rugby Awards, presented by Virgin Media, held at the Woodlands House Hotel in Adare,...
URC 2024/25 | Lions ready to take that next step
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the new season, we take a close look at each of our 16 teams with a report card on 2023/24 and what to expect from them in URC 4. The Emirates Lions were just one try off from a Play-Off spot...
Former Ireland Under-20, Munster and Connacht player, Rory Burke passes away
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEveryone in Irish Rugby is saddened by the tragic passing of former Ireland Under-20, Munster and Connacht player Rory Burke. Rory, who played his schools rugby with CBC Cork and his club rugby...
URC transfer news
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith most of the Northern hemisphere's Summer Internationals now over, we take a look ahead to the upcoming season – namely transfers and the new players who will be trying to make an impact for...
Centre Sammy Arnold joins Newcastle Falcons
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have added physicality and dynamism to their midfield with the signing of Brive’s Sammy Arnold on a two-year deal. The 28-year-old centre has one Ireland cap and more than a century...
IRFU to stop provinces signing overseas front row players
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe four provinces in Ireland, Leinster, Munster, Connacht and Ulster will only be allowed to field Irish-qualified front-row players from 2025. Dividing his time between the U-20s in Cape...
