URC Awards: 2022/23 Elite XV Has Been Named
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll five participating nations were represented in the United Rugby Championship Elite XV for the 2022/23 season. Ireland accounted for six of the 15 players selected, which were determined by...
Nominees Announced For Rugby Players Ireland Awards
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris, Mack Hansen, Hugo Keenan and Dan Sheehan were today announced as nominees for the prestigious Bank of Ireland Men’s XVs Players’ Player of the Year Award. Set to be hosted...
Peyper and Jonker named on RWC match official panel
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo South Africans, Jaco Peyper and Marius Jonker, were included in the team of match officials World Rugby announced on Wednesday for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France later this year. A total of...
Scotland name training squad for 2023 Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Gregor Townsend has named an extended 41-player Scotland squad for this year’s Rugby World Cup. The group will be led by captain Jamie Ritchie and will be trimmed...
Gregor Townsend signs new Scotland deal
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland head coach Gregor Townsend has signed a contract extension which will see him lead the side up until April 2026. Townsend began his term in 2017 and has since become the longest...
Toulon’s road to the EPCR Challenge Cup final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRC Toulon booked a fifth EPCR Challenge Cup final when they saw off Benetton Rugby last weekend. Here’s how the TOP 14 heavyweights earned another shot at what has proved an elusive title for them...
Springboks return to business with two preparation camps
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will assemble in Durban in May for two preparation camps with the purpose of getting their on-and-off-field structures in place for the 2023 international season. The first camp...
Soyizwapi: Job at hand remains the most important
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi said the fact that he will run out in his 50th HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournament in Toulouse on Friday is a special personal milestone, but his job for...
England Women New Coaching Set Up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Mitchell to be appointed England Women’s Head Coach, New Red Roses coaching roles for Sarah Hunter and Lou Meadows The RFU is delighted to announce that John Mitchell will be appointed...
Ulster Rugby to thank departing players at Quarter-Final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith a combined total of nearly 500 caps for the province, Ulster Rugby will recognise the 10 Senior Men’s players confirmed as leaving at the conclusion of the current season. This...
