ireland

Ciaran Frawley signs with Connacht

1 hour ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby are delighted to announce the signing of Irish international Ciarán Frawley from Leinster Rugby on a two-year deal, ahead of the 2026/27 season.   Frawley joins Connacht...

URC Round 8 Review

20 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sweet Revenge For The Champions Leinster Rugby gained sweet revenge for their Croke Park defeat to Munster Rugby in Round 3 by winning 13-8 at a sold out Thomond Park on a weekend of Christmas derbies.   It...

Leinster boss Leo Cullen on last nights game

23 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster boss Leo Cullen speeaks on last nights game "Two teams scrapping out for every single inch out there" 🗣️👊"Are you like a Leinster fan now?" 😅@SimonZebo🗣️"That'll never happen"😆@leinsterrugby...

Porter returns as Leo Cullen names team for Munster clash

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Munster Rugby in the URC at Thomond Park on Saturday (KO: 7:45pm, live on Premier Sports 1) has been named by Head Coach, Leo Cullen.   Club...

World Rugby confirms Match Official appointments for Men’s Six Nations 2026

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Emirates World Rugby Match Officials have been confirmed for the Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2026.  Fourteen referees from eight nations with 487 tests between them, will...

Dewi Lake to join Gloucester

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales international, Dewi Lake, will join Gloucester Rugby from the Ospreys ahead of the 2026/27 season, joining teammate Jac Morgan in making the move to Kingsholm.    An abrasive hooker,...

Watch Antoine Dupont score off great Thibaud Flament break

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Antoine Dupont opens the scoring in his first start since his long term knee injury suffered in march against Ireland. Notre Toto est bien et bel de retour 😍📺 Regardez en direct sur @beinsports_FR...

Wallabies name 40-player training squad for January camp

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has named a 40-player squad to assemble in Sydney ahead of the 2026 season. The start-of-year camp will see the group come together before returning to their Super Rugby Pacific...

Rieko Ioane set for first Leinster start ahead of Leicester Tigers clash

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Leicester Tigers in Round 2 of the Investec Champions Cup at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Friday (KO: 8pm, live on Premier Sports...

Japan Retains Eddie Jones as Head Coach

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan has completed its end of season evaluation, and the Japan Rugby Football Union has confirmed that Eddie Jones will remain in charge of the national team. The Brave Blossoms finished their 2025 international...