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Leo Cullen names Leinster team for season opener against Stormers

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on DHL Stormers in the opening round of the 2025/26 BKT United Rugby Championship on Friday at DHL Stadium (KO: 7pm local time / 6pm...

Hollie Davidson to referee Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 final

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has today announced that Scotland’s Hollie Davidson will take charge of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 final between Canada and hosts England at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, with...

Tadhg Beirne Named As Munster Rugby Captain For 2025/26 Season

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby Head Coach Clayton McMillan has announced Tadhg Beirne as the province’s captain for the 2025/26 season. Beirne, who was named Player of the Series in this summer’s British &...

Leinster give AIL star Jerry Cahir short-term contract and issue injury update

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen announces a short-term senior contract for Jerry Cahir.The former Cistercian College, Roscrea prop has made a name for himself over the last few years in the Energia...

Wallabies squad updated for Bledisloe Cup Series

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies’ scrumhalf Jake Gordon has recovered from injury to return to the squad ahead of the first Bledisloe Cup Test in Auckland on Saturday September 27. Gordon spent time training with the...

Harlequins confirm squad for 2025/26 season

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins are pleased to confirm the Club’s 2025/26 Gallagher PREM, Investec Champions Cup and PREM Rugby Cup squad. The Club has made several additions to the Senior squad ahead of the upcoming...

Caelan Doris Confirmed as Leinster Rugby Captain for 2024/25 Season

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby have confirmed that Caelan Doris will continue as club captain for the 2024/25 United Rugby Championship season. Head coach Leo Cullen made the announcement ahead of Leinster’s season...

12 match ban for Axelle Berthoumieu

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

An Independent Foul Play Review Committee (FPRC) convened to consider citing complaints issued against Axelle Berthoumieu (Law 9.12, biting) and Manae Feleu (Law 9.13, dangerous tackle) following France’s...

South Africa reclaim number 1 spot in World Rugby rankings

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

After an action-packed weekend with matches in The Rugby Championship and the Pacific Nations Cup, there has been a few changes to the World Rugby rankings with USA being the biggest climbers and Tonga...

New Zealand v Canada | A look ahead of the semi-final

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Black Ferns, six-time Women’s Rugby World Cup champions, face Canada in the semi-final in Bristol on 19 September 2025. New Zealand advanced with a convincing 46-17 win over South Africa...