ireland

Abraham Papali’i's move to Brive confirmed

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht No.8 Abraham Papali’i's move to Brive at the end of the season has been confirmed.   Papali’i has signed a two-year deal with the French outfit following fellow Connacht...

QUIZ: Can You Name The Ireland 23 That Beat The All Blacks For the First Time?

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After 29 meetings and 111 years of trying, Ireland finally claimed a men's senior international win over New Zealand to cherish.   Joe Schmidt's side joined the Ireland Women (2014) and Ireland...

Latest disciplinary news

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Here follows an account of the latest disciplinary news:   HEINEKEN CHAMPIONS CUPDan Fish suspended for three weeksThe Cardiff Rugby fly half, Dan Fish, has been suspended for three weeks following...

Finlay Bealham extends stay with Connacht Rugby

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby are delighted to announce that Irish international Finlay Bealham has committed to the club with a two-year contract extension, keeping him at The Sportsground until the end of the 2023/24...

Kevin Potts Appointed IRFU Chief Executive

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kevin Potts has been appointed as incoming Chief Executive of The Irish Rugby Football Union, following an extensive, international recruitment process.       Kevin, who succeeds Philip...

Tania Rosser Appointed Leinster Woman Head Coach

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby confirm that Tania Rosser has been appointed as the new Leinster Rugby Women’s Head Coach and takes over from Phil de Barra.   Rosser, who represented Leinster Rugby as a player...

URC Schedule Confirmed Up To Round 17

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scheduling for the United Rugby Championship up to R17 has been completed with adjustments made to cater for postponed and rescheduled fixtures.     To avoid further rescheduling in the immediate...

Japan rugby bosses focusing on being global ahead of new professional league

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan’s new-look professional rugby competition will launch next month with bold ambitions to win not only a domestic but a global audience, to attract the world’s best players and to expand...

Champions & Challenge Cup Disciplinary hearings - Round 1

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Here follows a list of disciplinary hearings from Round 1 of the Champions & Challenge Cups. Red card – Brad Shields (Wasps)The Wasps second row, Brad Shields (No 4), was issued with a red card...

Big blow for Carbery and Munster

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster and Ireland have received some bad news as it has been confirmed that live-wire flyhalf Joey Carbery has sustained an injury which will keep him on the sidelines for some time.    The 26...