URC Winners Ready For Pool 3 in Champions Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo-time tournament winners and last season’s URC champions, Munster Rugby, will be at Thomond Park for their Round 1 and Round 4 fixtures against newcomers, Aviron Bayonnais, and Northampton Saints...
Ireland U20s Make One Change For World Final Showdown With France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will play France in tomorrow's World Rugby U20 Championship final (kick-off: 6pm, live on Virgin Media Two). There is one change to the starting XV which defeated South Africa U20s in the semi-final,...
URC fixtures released 102 days before kick-off
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith 102 days until the new Vodacom United Rugby Championship season kicks off the league can confirm its fixture schedule in full for the 2023/24 campaign. This represents the earliest release of the...
Etzebeth back from injury to lead Boks against New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock Eben Etzebeth will make a notable return from a shoulder injury as the captain of the team to face New Zealand in the second Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test in Auckland on Saturday. Springbok...
Munster Rugby’s New Signings For 2023/24
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive players will join the Munster Rugby senior squad next season as the province look to defend their URC title and compete in a Champions Cup Pool that includes Toulon, Exeter Chiefs, Northampton Saints...
Springboks forced into late change in the pack
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber was forced to make a late change to his team for their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Pretoria on Saturday with prop Steven Kitshoff...
Vermeulen to lead Boks as Kleyn earns SA debut against Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen will lead the Springboks for the third time in their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Vermeulen...
Greig Oliver, Rest In Peace
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll at Munster Rugby and the IRFU are deeply saddened and shocked to learn of the sudden passing of our dear friend and colleague Greig Oliver at the age of 58. Greig passed away this afternoon following...
Ireland U20 name 13 Leinster players for Fiji Clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Richie Murphy has named his Ireland U20 Match Day Squad, which includes 13 Leinster Rugby players, for Tuesday’s final World Rugby U20 Championship Pool match against...
A World First For Munster Rugby And Crusaders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the Crusaders are set to create history in 2024 with a world-first ‘Clash of Champions’ game on Saturday, February 3 (5pm). The New Zealand franchise secured their seventh...
