Injury forces Jack McGrath to call time on stellar career
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland Lions prop Jack McGrath has announced his retirement from rugby. The 33-year-old was released by Ulster at the end of last season and had been without a club as he strived to recover...
Spotlight on local derbies as URC returns with a bang
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe stakes will be sky-high for all four South African teams this weekend as a full round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship action returns and sides turn their attention on the race to the playoffs,...
25 Retained for Ireland Mini Camp as Players Return to Provinces for URC Action
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching group will retain 25 players for the two day mini camp at the IRFU High Performance Centre later this week while the remainder of the squad have returned to their provinces to play...
Ireland Team Named to Host France at Sold Out Aviva Stadium
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching team have named the Match Day Squad to take on France at a packed Aviva Stadium on Saturday in the second round of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations Championship (Kick-off 2.15pm) Ireland...
Stormers remain on course in the URC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers remained on course for a possible home playoff spot in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Saturday as they registered their ninth victory of the competition by defeating the Cell...
Ireland Team Named To Face Wales In Guinness Six Nations Opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad to face Wales in the Principality Stadium on the opening weekend of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations Championship. Johnny...
Van der Flier among Champions Cup’s top scorers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the conclusion of the Heineken Champions Cup pool stage and ahead of the Round of 16, we take a look at which players are currently heading the scoring charts. Points – Antoine...
Uncapped hooker Stewart gets Ireland call following Kelleher injury
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUncapped hooker Tom Stewart has been called up to the Ireland squad ahead of their Six Nations opener against Wales on Saturday. Stewart has joined up with the squad in Portugal after Ronan Kelleher...
Tom Stewart Joins Ireland Squad in Portugal as Wales Prep Intensifies
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster hooker Tom Stewart has joined the Ireland squad in Quinta do Lago to provide additional cover following a hamstring issue picked up by Ronan Kelleher. Kelleher will be managed by...
URC - Round 13 Wrap Up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTHE SECRET TO SMITH’S SUCCESS Franco Smith continues to work his magic with Glasgow Warriors who extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to nine matches with a 42-28 bonus point victory...
