ireland

John Cooney to leave Ulster Rugby at end of season

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby can confirm that scrum-half, John Cooney, will depart the province at the end of the current season. The 34-year-old will join CA Brive in France after eight years of service...

2025 6Nations - The good and the bad

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2025 6Nations went down to the wire, as France snatched the title with a one point difference between second placed England, and two ahead of third placed Ireland. Join us as we take a look at the...

France 35-16 Scotland: Six Nations title sealed in Paris romp

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

France defeated Scotland 35-16 in Paris to claim the Six Nations title in style on Saturday. Les Bleus went into the contest knowing victory would be enough to secure the championship for the second...

France crowned Six Nations Champions

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A lot has happened since England stunned France at Twickenham earlier this year. Things looked like they would not end favourably for Fabien Galthie and his team with Ireland in strong position to make...

Ireland head coach Easterby hails 'lasting legacy' of retiring trio

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby said that the retiring trio of Peter O'Mahony, Conor Murray and Cian Healy have left a "lasting legacy" on Irish rugby. The trio called time on their illustrious...

Italy v Ireland | Key Moments

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy was off to strong start against Ireland but lost their heads, and gave Ireland a chance to get back into the game which saw them walk away with a bonus point victory. Here are some of the key moments...

Ireland Player Ratings

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland secure a bonus point win albeit not in the way they wanted after Italy pushed them all the way. Ireland do however move to the top of the Six Nations table for the time being with both England...

France win the U20 Six Nations after England fall to Wales

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two big results before France finished their game against Scotland saw Wales beat England 23-13 and Italy securing their first every win over their U20 counterparts in a 15-12 win at home over Ireland.   These...

Italy excited to host rugby’s next generation with World Rugby U20 Championship 2025

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has today confirmed that Italy will host the World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 from 29 June-19 July with matches held in four cities across the Lombardia and Veneto regions. It will be the...

'I haven't done anything wrong' - Ireland prop Porter defends Dupont challenge

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andrew Porter insists there was no malice in his challenge on Antoine Dupont, which resulted in the France skipper rupturing cruciate knee ligaments. Dupont was forced off after just 30 minutes at the...