Irish youngster joins La Rochelle
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle have secured the services of young Irish backrow Richie Whelan for the rest of this season. Whelan has come to an agreement with the French side having attended a trial before Christmas....
Challenge Cup Round of 16 Fixtures confirmed
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a tense conclusion to the Pool stage last weekend, where every point counted and qualification and ranking was decided in the final match, the EPCR Challenge Cup last 16 has been decided. EPCR...
Champions Cup Round of 16 Fixtures confirmed
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a nail-biting conclusion to last weekend’s pool stage, where every single one of the 12 matches was loaded with high-stakes action, EPCR can now unveil the dates, venues, kick-off times,...
Borthwick eyeing England clean sweep at Six Nations
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have failed to win the Six Nations title since 2020, but Steve Borthwick is confident they can do so this time around. Steve Borthwick is confident that England can win all of their games in this...
Sheehan and Furlong returns will 'massively increase competitiveness' in Ireland's Six Nations squad
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Sheehan and Tadhg Furlong return to Ireland's squad for the Six Nations, while Simon Easterby has called up the uncapped Jack Boyle.Simon Easterby believes the return of familiar faces to Ireland's...
Ireland Six Nations Squad | Winners & Losers
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySimon Easterby has named his first Six Nations Squad ahead of the 2025 tournament. Here is a look at our winners and losers. Winners: Sheehan and Lowe: Both of these players have missed...
Easterby Names 36-Player Ireland Squad For 2025 Men’s Six Nations
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Interim Head Coach Simon Easterby has today named a 36-player squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for the forthcoming Guinness Men’s Six Nations, captained by Caelan Doris. Easterby takes the...
Scotland squad announced for 2025 Six Nations
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has named a 37-player squad, led by Sione Tuipulotu, ahead of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations. Scotland face Italy at home on Saturday 1 February and Glasgow Warriors centre...
Borthwick: George disappointed to lose captaincy to Itoje for Six Nations
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie George was "clearly disappointed" to lose the England captaincy ahead of their Six Nations campaign next month, said head coach Steve Borthwick. The 34-year-old has been England captain since...
O’Mahony expected to return for vital Champions Cup clash
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster are hoping to have Peter O’Mahony fit and available for Saturday’s crucial Champions Cup trip to Northampton. The talismanic loose forward has been sidelined with a calf injury,...
