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Wales coaching team confirmed for Japan Summer Tests

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wales senior men’s coaching team has been confirmed for the two Test matches against Japan this July.   Matt Sherratt will resume the head coach role on an interim basis for the series,...

Daugunu signs new contract

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia and the Queensland Reds are pleased to confirm Filipo Daugunu has re-signed through to the end of 2027. The 30-year-old returned to Ballymore ahead of this year’s Super Rugby Pacific...

7 Key Moments: Leinster v Glasgow Warriors

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Table toppers Leinster faced Glasgow Warriors at the Aviva Stadium in the final game of the URC regular season. There wasn’t much to split the sides as Leinster secured the victory with 2 tries and...

Jimmy O'Brien to make 99th Leinster appearance

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Glasgow Warriors in Round 18 of the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday at Aviva Stadium (KO: 7.35pm, live on RTÉ2...

Unbelievable Farrell flying high after superb season

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

You only need to take a look at the BKT URC stats to see just what an outstanding first season Tom Farrell has had for Munster Rugby.   The figures really speak for themselves.   Tries -...

Crean and McGuire to join Ulster Rugby

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby can confirm that props, Sam Crean and Rory McGuire, will join the province this summer from Saracens and Leinster Rugby. Sam Crean joins the province on a permanent basis, having played twice...

IRFU Cease Men’s Sevens Programme

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) today confirmed that following a comprehensive review of its Sevens programmes after the conclusion of the 2024 Olympic cycle, it has made the decision to cease...

Full URC Preview

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hollywoodbets Sharks v Ospreys, 6pm, Friday   Wales captain Jac Morgan says it’s “a massive honour” to have achieved “the pinnacle” of selection for the British &...

Ciarán Frawley set to earn 100th Leinster cap as Leo Cullen names team to face Zebre Parma

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Zebre Parma in Round 17 of the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday at Aviva Stadium (KO: 5.15pm, live on RTÉ News...

An emotional evening in store as O’Mahony bids fond farewell

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

An emotional evening in store as O’Mahony bids fond farewell  Peter O’Mahony admits it will be an emotional evening when he makes his final appearance at Limerick’s Thomond Park...