Pools Confirmed | Champions & Challenge Cup Draw Complete
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe stage is set for another blockbuster Investec Champions Cup campaign, with the draw producing four mouth-watering pools packed with champions, historic rivals and European heavyweights. Tier...
Irish Rugby confirms four key Women’s rugby leadership appointments
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIrish Rugby has today announced the appointment of four provincial Women’s rugby leadership roles, a landmark step in the continued development and professionalisation of the Women’s game across...
Ethan Lewis signs new deal at Ospreys
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys announced today that hooker Ethan Lewis had signed a new deal with the club. Lewis has made 13 appearances for the Ospreys since making his debut against Connacht in the 23/24 season. Prior...
South Africa, Argentina and Australia enjoy statement wins on day one in Georgia
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was an opening day to savour at the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 in Georgia on Saturday as reigning champions South Africa laid down a stunning marker by running in 15 tries against Uruguay. Argentina,...
Seven Munster Departures Confirmed
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby can confirm that senior players Tony Butler, Fionn Gibbons, Paddy Patterson and Andrew Smith will depart the province this summer. We can also confirm that Academy props George Hadden and...
Farrell Names Ireland Squad For Nations Championship Southern Hemisphere Series
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Men’s Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for the upcoming Nations Championship Southern Hemisphere Series. Ireland will kick off the inaugural...
Lowe starts in farewell as Leinster get double injury boost for URC final
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and Leinster captain Caelan Doris has been passed fit to start in their United Championship final against the Bulls on Friday at Croke Park. The No.8 was an injury doubt heading...
The pool draws for the 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup tournaments will be staged at the Premier Sports studios in Dublin on Wednesday 1 July.
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyInvestec Champions Cup pool draw The 24 Investec Champions Cup clubs which have qualified on merit from the TOP 14, Gallagher PREMand United Rugby Championship (URC) will once...
Sana Govender appointed new Leinster Women’s Head Coach
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby can confirm that Sana Govender will take over as Head Coach of the Leinster Women’s senior team ahead of this summer’s Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship, replacing...
Ireland Men's U20s Squad Named For World Rugby Junior World Championship
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andrew Browne has today named the Ireland Men’s U20s Squad, sponsored by PwC, for the 2026 World Rugby Junior World Championship in Georgia. Ireland have been...
