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Tom Ahern Signs Two-Year Contract Extension

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Tom Ahern has signed a two-year contract extension with the province. To date, Ahern has scored 12 tries in 53 Munster appearances and has also starred...

Shay McCarthy Signs Two-Year Contract Extension

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to announce that Academy winger Shay McCarthy will move up to the senior squad next season on a two-year deal. McCarthy moves up to a development contract next year...

Disciplinary Decision: Tom O'Toole

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Disciplinary process related to Tom O'Toole's Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 8 game against Munster on Friday, December 20 has resulted in a six game suspension. After an...

Timoney signs new deal with Ulster

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Nick Timoney signs new two-year deal with Ulster Rugby in 5 days News   Ulster Rugby is delighted to announce that Nick Timoney has put pen to paper on a new two-year contract...

Ruben Schoeman picks up 5 game ban

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Disciplinary process related to Ruben Schoeman's Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 8 game against DHL Stormers on Saturday, December 21 has resulted in a five game suspension.   After...

World Rugby confirms Emirates Match Official appointments for Guinness Women’s Six Nations

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Final international window before panel is selected for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025  Thirteen officials from nine nations to take charge of 15 matches in the Women’s Six Nations   Match...

Bundee Aki starts against Leinster

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins has named his side for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship interpro away to Leinster at the Aviva Stadium (k/o 5.30pm).    International trio Bundee...

WRU, WRPA and World Rugby launch Brain Health Service for former elite players

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), the Welsh Rugby Players’ Association (WRPA) and World Rugby have today launched a new Brain Health Service to support former elite players in Wales. Former players...

Neil Doak Appointed Ireland Men’s U20s Head Coach

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The IRFU is today delighted to announce the appointment of Neil Doak as Ireland Men’s U20s Head Coach for the 2025 U20 Six Nations. Doak, who has overseen a number of preparatory...

Aidan Ross to link with Queensland Reds after 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Rugby Union is delighted to today announce that the loosehead prop has been signed from July, 2025 to the end of 2027. Ross, 29, has been a powerful fixture in the front-row at the Chiefs...