ireland

A new beginning for Cardiff coach Sherratt

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

For Matt Sherratt, there’s the sense of a new beginning as he embarks on his second season as Cardiff Rugby’s head coach. It’s been a summer of major change at the Arms Park both on...

Easterby names Emerging Ireland squad for SA tour

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cormac Izuchukwu is one of two players set for their second Emerging Ireland Tour to South Africa.  Head Coach Simon Easterby has today named a 33-player Emerging Ireland squad...

Mac Grealy joins Western Force South African tour squad

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

ormer Queensland Reds winger Mac Grealy has linked up with the Western Force ahead of their tour of South Africa Grealy was one of the Reds' most consistent in 2024, coming off a double in their narrow...

Bemand Names 30-Player Ireland Squad For WXV1 In Vancouver

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Scott Bemand has today named a 30-player Ireland Women’s XVs squad, sponsored by Aon, for the upcoming WXV1 campaign in Vancouver. Following Saturday’s...

Wallabies will get things right before Lions tour, promises Rugby Australia chief

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia suffered the heaviest defeat in their 125-year Test history in Argentina last week, but Phil Waugh still sees signs of progress. Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh is confident the Wallabies...

Top 14 | A look at the Irish, English, Welsh and Scottish

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 2 of the Top 14 gets underway today with Toulon hosting Castres and it finishes on Sunday night with Toulouse hosting La Rochelle. Here is a look at the players and coaches involved from the United...

Statement from the URC regarding Premiership discussions

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Contrary to media reports the BKT United Rugby Championship is not engaged in discussions regarding a British & Irish league.   Since the introduction of the four South African teams...

Doris to captain Leinster this season

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster 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...

Blend of youth and experience for the Bulls

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

As he looks towards the 20 September kick-off of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White says he’s excited about the growing experience in his squad and singled out...

Fixtures for Guinness Women's Six Nations 2025 confirmed

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A momentous year for the women's game kicks off in 2025 with the Guinness Women's Six Nations - the fixtures for which have today been revealed. Women’s rugby will take centre stage...