Andy Friend to depart Connacht Rugby at end of the season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby can confirm Director of Rugby Andy Friend will depart the club when his contract expires at the end of the season. Andy Friend has released the following statement: "My...
Finn Russell returns to the Scotland starting line up for All Blacks clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has named an experienced side featuring three changes for the third Autumn Nations Series match against New Zealand on Sunday 13 November – kick-off 2.15pm. Finn...
Tadhg Furlong to captain Ireland as they take on Fiji
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching group have named Tadhg Furlong to captain Ireland as they take on Fiji at the Aviva Stadium in the Nations Series on Saturday afternoon (Kick-off 1pm, live on...
WATCH: Ulster's brilliant video announcing the signing of Rugby World Cup winner
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's official, Ulster have announced the signing of Rugby World Cup-winning prop Steven Kitshoff from the Stormers. Kitshoff has signed a three-year-old with the Irish Province and will join the...
Munster make 7 changes to face South Africa A
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Thursday’s historic clash against South Africa Select XV at Páirc Uí Chaoimh (7.30pm, live on Virgin Media 2). There are...
Conor Murray ruled out of Ireland's remaining Autumn fixtures
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland's newest test centurion Conor Murray will miss the remaining Autumn Nations Series fixtures against Fiji and Australia. Murray played his 100th test match for Ireland against...
Hastings and Hogg start as Townsend rings the changes
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Gregor Townsend has made six changes to Scotland’s starting line-up for this Saturday’s Autumn Nations Series game against Fiji at BT Murrayfield (kick-off 1pm – live on Amazon...
Team Announcement: Conor Murray to earn his 100th test cap for Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching team have named the Match Day 23 to take on reigning world champions South Africa in the opening fixture of the Autumn Nations Series at Aviva Stadium on Saturday (Kick-off...
Craig Casey captains Ireland A against All Blacks XV
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching group have named the Ireland ‘A’ Match Day Squad that will take on the All Blacks XV at The RDS on Friday evening (Kick-off 7.45pm, live on Virgin Media in Republic of...
URC Wrap - Round 7
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMcFarland’s Men in Good Health After Nail-Biter Ulster put their illness issues behind them to claim their first win at Thomond Park since 2014 as they defeated Munster 15-14 in a real nail...
