Preview: Leinster face familiar foes in blockbuster semi-final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen Leinster Rugby clash with Stade Toulousain in the Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, the two sides will be meeting for the 13th time in the competition. Only...
Newcastle Falcons sign Spanish international lock
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDoncaster Knights’ Spanish international lock Josh Peters is joining Newcastle Falcons on a two-year deal, the Club has confirmed. The 26-year-old stands at 2.04m (6 foot 8), weighs 117kg...
Ireland confirm November Tests
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell’s Ireland will take on World Champions South Africa this November as the Springboks play in Dublin for the first time in five years as part of the 2022 Autumn Nations Series at Aviva...
World Rugby confirm Rugby World Cup hosts through to 2033
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed the locations for the next three women’s and two men’s Rugby World Cups as it accelerates global development and growth. At its Annual Meeting in Dublin,...
Mack Hansen signs new long-term deal with Connacht Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby have announced that Irish international Mack Hansen has committed his long-term future to the club by signing a new contract until 2025. Hansen had 12 months remaining on his...
Blackett: Our biggest game for two seasons
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps head coach Lee Blackett has labelled Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final at Lyon as probably the Gallagher Premiership club’s “biggest game for a couple of seasons”. Not...
Edinburgh announce player departures
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Johnstone (centre), Ramiro Moyano (wing), Nathan Chamberlain (stand-off) and Sam Grahamslaw (prop) all move on, joining Ben Toolis, Magnus Bradbury and George Taylor (retired), whose departures have...
Russell predicts ‘even harder’ semi-final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing 92 fly-half Finn Russell believes their Heineken Champions Cup semi-final with Stade Rochelais on Sunday will probably be “even harder” than their hard-fought quarter-final against...
5 Rugby World Cup One Hit Wonders!
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySome players only appear in one Rugby World Cup but still make a huge impact. Here are 5 of the best one season, one competition, one hit wonders from the Rugby World Cup. Featuring: Richard Kahui (New...
Connacht Rugby confirm departing players
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby can confirm the players who will depart the club at the end of the season. As previously announced, Ultan Dillane, Sammy Arnold, Abraham Papali’i and Tietie...
