URC transfer news
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyWith most of the Northern hemisphere's Summer Internationals now over, we take a look ahead to the upcoming season – namely transfers and the new players who will be trying to make an impact for...
Centre Sammy Arnold joins Newcastle Falcons
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have added physicality and dynamism to their midfield with the signing of Brive’s Sammy Arnold on a two-year deal. The 28-year-old centre has one Ireland cap and more than a century...
IRFU to stop provinces signing overseas front row players
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe four provinces in Ireland, Leinster, Munster, Connacht and Ulster will only be allowed to field Irish-qualified front-row players from 2025. Dividing his time between the U-20s in Cape...
United Rugby Championship Ins & Outs (Ireland)
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyLet us take a look at all the ins and outs for all the Irish clubs ahead of the 2024/25 URC season. Connacht Ins: Piers O’Conor – Bristol Bears Adam McBurney – Edinburgh David...
United Rugby Championship Ins & Outs (Italy & Scotland)
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyLet us take a look at all the ins and outs for all the Italian and Scottish clubs ahead of the 2024/25 URC season. Zebre Parma Ins: Giacomo Da Re – Benetton Giovanni Quattrini –...
Josh Ioane joins Connacht Rugby
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby are delighted to announce the signing of talented All Black out-half Josh Ioane from the Chiefs for the 2024/25 season. Ioane arrives with vast experience at the highest level of southern...
Late Burke Brace Not Enough For Ireland U-20 Women In Parma Heat
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland Under-20 Women's team ran out of time with their late comeback, which included Kelly Burke's brace of tries, as they lost 24-17 to Italy in their second Six Nations Women's Summer...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face South Africa In Pretoria
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad to face South Africa in Saturday’s first Test at Loftus Versfeld Stadium (Kick-off 5pm local time/4pm Irish time, live on Sky Sports...
Ireland Men’s U20s Team Named To Face Georgia In Stellenbosch
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Men's U20s continue their World Rugby U20 Championship against Georgia on Thursday. ©INPHO/SteveHaagSports/Darren Stewart Head Coach Willie Faloon has named his Ireland...
Top 14 Final | Five Players To Watch
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyBordeuax have made their first ever Top 14 Final and face the powerhouse defending Champions, Toulouse. Here are five players that usually would fly under the radar but will have a big impact on the outcome. Rodrigue...
