Leinster Captain retires after winning fourth interpro title
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby captain Hannah O'Connor has announced her retirement from Leinster and Irish rugby.The Leinster captain, who led her team to back-to-back Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship titles...
Zac Ward to join Ulster Senior Men’s team on a trial basis
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe province can confirm that Ireland Sevens player, Zac Ward, will join the Senior Men’s squad for an extended trial until the Autumn international window. The 25-year-old Ballynahinch...
Experienced Ewers joins Stormers
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced loose forward Dave Ewers has signed a short-term contract to join the Stormers squad ahead of the 2024/25 season.The powerful back-rower, who is at home both at blindside flank and No.8,...
URC transfer news
4 months 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
5 months 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...
Carter & Horton re-commit to Force
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force have received a double boost with the re-signings of veteran Wallabies lock Sam Carter and dynamic hooker Tom Horton. Carter, 34, offered a glimpse of his experience and quality across...
Champions Cup Fixtures Confirmed
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe fixtures for the Investec Champions Cup 2024/25 pool stage have been released, with some huge clashes set to take place across Europe and South Africa involving the world’s biggest clubs! Round...
Farrell is "more than fully confident" in Caelan Doris' ability as captain.
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA hot winters day out in Durban as the dust settles on Irelands team announcement, which included the revelation that Peter O’Mahony has been dropped to the bench as 26-year-old Caelan Doris takes...
IRFU to stop provinces signing overseas front row players
5 months 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)
5 months 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...
