ireland

Murray and Hawkshaw return for Leinster clash

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins has made two changes to his side for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship interpro with Leinster at a sold-out Dexcom Stadium (k/o 7.35pm).   Darragh Murray...

Munster Side To Face Stormers In Cape Town

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Munster team has been named for Saturday’s URC round five clash against DHL Stormers in Cape Town (5pm Irish time/6pm local). There are five personnel changes and one positional switch to the...

Captain Caelan leading by example

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Captaincy is clearly agreeing with Caelan Doris for both club and country.   Over the summer, he skippered Ireland to a famous 25-24 victory over South Africa in the second Test in Durban.   Then,...

Pools confirmed for Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The four pools for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England have been confirmed, setting the stage for the thrilling matchups in what promises to be the largest global celebration of women’s...

Christian Lio-WIllie Renews Crusaders Contract

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Christian Lio-Willie has secured his future with the Crusaders and signed a contract through until 2027. The loose forward joined the Crusaders for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season and played every...

David Kriel free to play this weekend

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Disciplinary process related to David Kriel's Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 4 game against Ospreys on Saturday October 12 has been rescinded.   The Player (David Kriel,...

England beat Canada to retain WXV 1 title

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

We recap all the action from a thrilling final round as the Red Roses are crowned top level champions following a hard-fought victory against the hosts, and there are also wins for Ireland and New Zealand.   England...

Update to All Blacks travelling squad for Japan and Northern Tour

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks have made three injury-enforced changes to the squad for the 2024 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup match against Japan and the Northern Tour.   Ethan Blackadder (calf), Luke Jacobson...

WATCH: Leinster score first

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Irelands two biggest rivals locked horns today at Croke Park. It was the home team that would get on the board first through the magical work of Ireland internatiols Jamison Gibson-Park and winger James...

Munster side to face Leinster at Croke Park announced

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Munster team has been named for Saturday’s URC round four clash against Leinster at a sold-out Croke Park. The game kicks off at 5.45pm with live coverage on RTÉ. There are four changes...