URC 2024/25 | Lions ready to take that next step
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the new season, we take a close look at each of our 16 teams with a report card on 2023/24 and what to expect from them in URC 4. The Emirates Lions were just one try off from a Play-Off spot...
Former Ireland Under-20, Munster and Connacht player, Rory Burke passes away
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEveryone in Irish Rugby is saddened by the tragic passing of former Ireland Under-20, Munster and Connacht player Rory Burke. Rory, who played his schools rugby with CBC Cork and his club rugby...
URC transfer news
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith most of the Northern hemisphere's Summer Internationals now over, we take a look ahead to the upcoming season – namely transfers and the new players who will be trying to make an impact for...
Centre Sammy Arnold joins Newcastle Falcons
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have added physicality and dynamism to their midfield with the signing of Brive’s Sammy Arnold on a two-year deal. The 28-year-old centre has one Ireland cap and more than a century...
IRFU to stop provinces signing overseas front row players
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe four provinces in Ireland, Leinster, Munster, Connacht and Ulster will only be allowed to field Irish-qualified front-row players from 2025. Dividing his time between the U-20s in Cape...
United Rugby Championship Ins & Outs (Ireland)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLet us take a look at all the ins and outs for all the Irish clubs ahead of the 2024/25 URC season. Connacht Ins: Piers O’Conor – Bristol Bears Adam McBurney – Edinburgh David...
United Rugby Championship Ins & Outs (Italy & Scotland)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLet us take a look at all the ins and outs for all the Italian and Scottish clubs ahead of the 2024/25 URC season. Zebre Parma Ins: Giacomo Da Re – Benetton Giovanni Quattrini –...
Josh Ioane joins Connacht Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby are delighted to announce the signing of talented All Black out-half Josh Ioane from the Chiefs for the 2024/25 season. Ioane arrives with vast experience at the highest level of southern...
Late Burke Brace Not Enough For Ireland U-20 Women In Parma Heat
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland Under-20 Women's team ran out of time with their late comeback, which included Kelly Burke's brace of tries, as they lost 24-17 to Italy in their second Six Nations Women's Summer...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face South Africa In Pretoria
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad to face South Africa in Saturday’s first Test at Loftus Versfeld Stadium (Kick-off 5pm local time/4pm Irish time, live on Sky Sports...
