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Disciplinary Update: Neethling Fouché Appeal

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following an appeal, Stormers Neethling Fouché will miss four games after an Appeal Panel upheld the original Disciplinary Panel decision.   In the Round 14 URC Ulster v Stormers...

Red Roses team to play Ireland Women

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Abby Dow will earn her 50th Red Roses cap on Saturday when John Mitchell’s side take on Ireland at Virgin Media Park, Cork. The Trailfinders Women wing scored twice last time out against...

Henshaw in line for 100th Leinster cap

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six changes to starting XV as Tommy O'Brien to make first start in EuropeThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Glasgow Warriors in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals...

Jack Crowley Signs Two-Year Contract Extension

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm a two-year contract extension for Jack Crowley that will keep him at the province until at least 2027. The Innishannon man has scored 305 points in 65...

No medical evidence to outlaw 7-1 split

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby insists there is no medical evidence that 7-1 bench splits will lead to more injuries and the governing body has no plans to outlaw the tactic as a result. France deployed a bench of seven...

Champions Cup semi-final venues announced

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Matmut ATLANTIQUE, Matmut Stadium de Gerland, Stadium MK lined and Aviva Stadium selected as potential venues. We're pleased to announce the confirmed four potential venues to host this season’s...

Bordeaux-Begles defeat Ulster in Round of 16 clash

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

    Ulster’s European adventure ended in the sunshine at Stade Chaban-Delmas, despite scoring five tries against the Champions Cup top seeds, Bordeaux. The result might...

Herring to hit 250 against Bordeaux Bègles

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster and Ireland international hooker Rob Herring is set to become the first Ulster player to make 250 appearances for the province this Sunday, as Ulster face Bordeaux Bègles in Round 16 of...

Ireland Coaching Team Confirmed For Summer Tour

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The IRFU are delighted to announce the appointment of the coaching team, which will be headed by Paul O’Connell, for the two-Test summer series against Georgia in Tbilisi and Portugal in Lisbon...

SVNS 2025 League Winners to be decided in Singapore

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Singapore National Stadium will host the exciting climax to the regular season of HSBC SVNS 2025 on 5-6 April as the League Winners will be crowned The HSBC SVNS 2025 League Winners trophies will...