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Connacht team to face Zebre Parma

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby head coach Stuart Lancaster has named his matchday squad for tomorrow’s visit to Zebre Parma in the BKT United Rugby Championship (k/o 3pm Irish time). There are five changes from...

Ulster side named for Cardiff clash at Affidea Stadium

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his matchday squad to face Cardiff Rugby in Round 11 of the BKT United Rugby Championship at Affidea Stadium tomorrow evening. The squad features six players...

Munster Side To Face Glasgow In Scotstoun

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Munster team has been named for Friday night’s URC Round 11 clash against Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun. The 19-year-old Garryowen FC clubman came up through the ranks at Ballina-Killaloe RFC...

Perpignan's Max Hicks to join Newcastle Red Bulls

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Perpignan’s Max Hicks will join Newcastle Red Bulls in the summer, with the 6 foot 6 forward arriving on a two-year deal. The 26-year-old Kiwi plays back row or lock, with the Maori All Black cap...

URC Round 10 Review

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Change At The Top As Unbeaten Run Ends There are new leaders in the BKT URC with Glasgow Warriors having capitalised on the DHL Stormers suffering their first league defeat of...

Guinness Men’s Six Nations has been defining rugby since 1883

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh, the birthplace of international rugby, became the setting for the annual showpiece launch event to kick off the 143rd edition of the iconic Guinness Men’s Six Nations. Bringing together...

URC Round 10 Review

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Change At The Top As Unbeaten Run Ends There are new leaders in the BKT URC with Glasgow Warriors having capitalised on the DHL Stormers suffering their first league defeat of the season.   Franco...

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry heads Stateside

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks will return to the USA for only the third time this millennium when the 2026 edition of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry – the touring series between the Boks and the All Blacks held...

Whiffin confirms Wales U20 Six Nations squad

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Richard Whiffin has named a 40-strong Wales squad for the 2026 U20 Six Nations with Gloucester back row Deian Gwynne and Cardiff Rugby centre Steffan Emanuel confirmed as co-captains.   They...

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Heads Stateside

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, the touring series between the Springboks and the All Blacks held every four years, has announced Baltimore, Maryland, USA as the host city for the 2026 series’ historic...