ireland

HSBC SVNS Perth pool draw allows sevens teams to dream

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The pool draws for the third round of HSBC SVNS 2024 to be played in Perth, Western Australia on 26-28 January took place at the HBF Park venue and produced some exciting match-ups to whet fans appetites...

BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...

Looking Back: Leinster v Stade Francais

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In the beginning, Stade Francais was something of a stumbling block for Leinster. This was back when French clubs were the dominant force in the Heineken Cup as Toulouse (1996) and Brive (1997) captured...

The FFR and LNR to change terms of the provision of international players

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The FFR and the LNR have mutually agreed to change the terms of the provision of international players until the summer of 2024. The Amendment (No. 2) to the Convention concerns the 6 Tournament Nations...

Injured O’Brien Ruled Out Of Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A neck injury will keep Jimmy O’Brien out of Ireland’s upcoming Guinness Six Nations campaign, a Leinster injury update has revealed. It is a second quick-fire injury blow for Ireland in the...

Musgrave Park Renamed Virgin Media Park

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby are delighted to announce a new partnership with Virgin Media, which will see the province’s Cork home, Musgrave Park, renamed as Virgin Media Park. The new naming rights sponsorship...

Munster must win ‘all-or-nothing’ clash in Toulon

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Coach praises development of Jack Crowley, whose importance is growing as Joey Carbery nears departure It’s January and it’s the Champions Cup, so in time-honoured fashion Munster’s hopes...

Joey Carbery To Depart Munster Rugby At End Of Season

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby can confirm that Joey Carbery has made the decision to depart the province for a new playing opportunity outside of Ireland at the end of the current campaign. Now in his sixth season at...

Steve Borthwick: New contracts will not allow me to control club playing time

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Up to 25 of the contracts will be given to leading squad members chosen by Borthwick. England have yet to finalise the details of their ‘hybrid contracts’ but Steve Borthwick has revealed...

How the Irish provinces can progress in the champions cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pool 1 Next match – Lyon v Connacht, Matmut Stadium de Gerland, Saturday 1pm There is a sorry look to the table from a Connacht point of view with just one try bonus point from two games...