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James Ryan to captain Leinster

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Ulster Rugby in the Round of 16 of the Heineken Champions Cup, on Saturday evening in a sold-out Aviva Stadium, has been named...

The Connacht Team for Saturday

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Grand Slam winners Mack Hansen and Bundee Aki have both returned to the Connacht starting XV for Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 meeting with Benetton in Treviso (k/o 3pm).   Hansen...

What are the teams for Ireland v France

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland host France in Round 2 of the TikTok Women’s Six Nations at Musgrave Park with a point to prove after a 31-5 defeat to Wales in the opening match of the Championship.   Nichola Fryday’s...

Ireland Women Team to Face France at Musgrave Park

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Greg McWilliams has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations clash against France at Musgrave Park (Kick-off 3.15pm, live on Virgin Media One and BBC...

Team Announcement: Scarlets Vs Brive

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales captain Ken Owens returns to the Scarlets side for Friday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 clash with CA Brive at Parc y Scarlets (20:00; S4C).   The British & Irish Lions...

Wales Women announce squad to face Scotland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales Women’s head coach Ioan Cunningham has selected his side for the Round 2 fixture in the Women's Six Nations against Scotland at the DAM Health Stadium, Edinburgh on Saturday, April 1st (KO:...

Six Nations: Official 2023 Team of the Tournament

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The votes have been rounded up and the coveted spots in the XV have now been revealed, with seven of the pack belonging to this year’s champions. A further three are part of a backline which also...

Antoine Dupont named Player of the 2023 Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Antoine Dupont, the France and Stade Toulousain scrum half, has been named the 2023 Six Nations Player of The Championship, after fans were asked to vote from a shortlist of six nominees.   This...

Dempsey renews contract with Glasgow Warriors

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of the top ball-carriers in the northern hemisphere will remain a Glasgow Warrior for the foreseeable future, after back-rower Jack Dempsey agreed to extend his stay with Franco Smith’s squad.   The...

Mike Brown signs new Tigers deal

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers have agreed a new deal with Mike Brown which will see the outside back remain at the club beyond the current season.   Brown joined Tigers on a short-term contract midway through...