Jacques Nienaber to join Leinster after RWC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby can this afternoon confirm that current South Africa Head Coach, Jacques Nienaber, will join the club after the Rugby World Cup later this year.Nienaber will replace current Senior Coach,...
So How Do You Beat Leinster? Alan Quinlan Attempts to Provide the Answer
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMany have tried but all have failed, with the Irish province unbeaten in 22 matches in the BKT United Rugby Championship and the Heineken Champions Cup. They have won 21 of those, with only BKT URC title...
Team Announcements: Lions vs Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team to take on Emirates Lions in Round 17 of the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday afternoon, has been named by Leo Cullen (KO: 3pm Irish time – live on TG4, Premier Sports...
Josh van der Flier Signs IRFU Extension to 2026
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh van der Flier has signed an IRFU extension to his current Leinster contract that will see him continue his career in Ireland until at least the end of the 2025/26 season. The 2022 World...
James Ryan Extends IRFU Contract to 2025
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland’s James Ryan has signed a two-year IRFU contract extension up to the end of the 2024/25 season. Ryan has become a central figure in the Ireland squad’s leadership group in recent...
Leinster aiming to ‘deliver on the big stage’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby head coach Leo Cullen says his team’s next task is to replicate their Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final display on an even bigger stage. The Irish province remain...
Dan Goggin Departs Munster Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby can confirm that Dan Goggin completed his time at the province last week and will pursue a new playing opportunity abroad. A former St Munchin’s College student,...
Ethan de Groot commits to rugby in New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks prop Ethan de Groot has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2026. The 13-Test prop has inked a new contract that will also see him remain with the Highlanders in DHL Super Rugby...
Switzerland reach record high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySwitzerland have reached their highest ever position in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. A 32-22 win over Croatia in Markarska improved their rating to 55.32 points, which was enough for...
Spain equal lowest ever World Rugby Women’s Ranking
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn another busy weekend of women’s international rugby, England, Wales and France made it two wins out of two with victories in the Women’s Six Nations. England and France remain in...
