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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...

World Rugby Women's Rankings preview

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's Pacific Four Series 2025 and Rugby Europe Women's Conference 2024-25 matches. Permutation highlights: New Zealand cannot improve...

British & Irish Lions Omitted XV

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell names his 38 man squad to tour Australia for the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour, here is our 15 that have missed out and should keep themselves 'available'   Nicky Smith - Wales Jamie...

British & Irish Lions Squad Announced

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The eyes of the rugby world fell upon the O2 arena in London, England where Ieuan Evans (B&I Lions Chair and Tour Manager) along with head coach Andy Farrell announced the touring squad for the...

Pacific Nations Cup 2025 set to deliver high-stakes action with direct qualification path to Men’s RWC2027

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has officially announced the full schedule for the Pacific Nations Cup 2025 (22 August - 20 September), the second edition of the revitalised and expanded competition that is fast becoming...

RG Snyman takes home the Leinster player of the year award

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The annual Leinster Rugby Awards Ball was held this evening, Tuesday, 6 May 2025, in the O'Reilly Hall in UCD as Leinster Rugby stars past and present attended the black-tie event.Hosted by MC, Joe Molloy,...

'Our desired solution': Les Kiss confirmed as Wallabies successor

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The future of the Wallabies has been finally secured until 2028 - with Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss formally unveiled as the successor to Joe Schmidt at a rain soaked Allianz Stadium in Sydney. It...

Wallabies to reveal new head Coach

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss will be confirmed as Joe Schmidt's successor at the Wallabies on Wednesday, Australian media has reported. Kiss, who worked closely with Schmidt at Ireland, will...

Blackett and McGuigan to join England coaching team for tour of Argentina and US

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England Rugby has today announced that Lee Blackett and Byron McGuigan will join Steve Borthwick’s coaching team for the upcoming summer tour to Argentina and the United States. Blackett, currently...