Luke McGrath to captain the side as Hugo McLaughlin and Jerry Cahir to make debuts from the start
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Zebre Parma in Round 5 of the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday at Aviva Stadium (KO: 5.30pm, live on Premier Sports 1)...
Connacht Team Announcement
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby head coach Stuart Lancaster has named his matchday squad for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship interpro with Munster at Thomond Park (k/o 7.45pm). Mayo...
Hopes to make first start as Ulster take on Lions
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby Head Coach, Richie Murphy, has named the matchday squad who will face Lions tomorrow at Ellis Park Stadium in Round 5 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. Development forward,...
Eddie Jones says 'I enjoy beating Australia' ahead of Tokyo reunion
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones said facing his native Australia brings out his "extreme competitive spirit" as the Japan coach plots a surprise win over his old team on Saturday in Tokyo. Jones comes up against Australia...
SA sides look to kick into gear in URC, as Sharks seek first win
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile the Stormers, Bulls, and Lions will look to kick on from their victories in the United Rugby Championship last weekend to build on their campaigns, the Sharks will be desperate to end their winless...
All Blacks Assistant Coach Jason Holland set to depart at the end of 2025
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Assistant Coach Jason Holland has today confirmed his decision to finish his role when his current contract concludes at the end of the 2025 season. Holland confirmed his decision to...
New-look Wallabies named to face Japan
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBack-rower Nick Champion de Crespigny has been rocketed into the captaincy role as coach Joe Schmidt makes wholesale changes for Saturday’s Test against Japan in Tokyo. He becomes the 92nd captain...
Tom Farrell Signs New Contract
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm a two-year contract extension for Tom Farrell that will keep him at the province until at least 2028. Farrell made the switch to Munster from Connacht...
Makazole Mapimpi picks up 5-game suspension
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Disciplinary process related to Makazole Mapimpi Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 4 game against Ulster Rugby on Saturday 18 October has resulted in a five game suspension. After...
Farrell And O’Brien Added To Ireland Squad
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head Coach Andy Farrell has issued a squad update ahead of the first international match of the season in Chicago Munster’s uncapped centre Tom Farrell and Leinster’s Jimmy O’Brien...
