Sheehan and Furlong returns will 'massively increase competitiveness' in Ireland's Six Nations squad
3 days 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
3 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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
5 days 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,...
Wales squad named for 2025 Six Nations
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys flanker Jac Morgan will captain the side. Josh Adams, Elliot Dee, Taulupe Faletau, Dafydd Jenkins, Joe Roberts and Liam Williams return having missed the Autumn Nations Series due to injury. Two...
Murray and Illo sign new Connacht deals
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyNiall Murray and Sam Illo have become the latest players to sign new deals with Connacht Rugby. Both players have agreed a 2-year contract extension, keeping them at Dexcom Stadium until at least...
Jennings & Jansen pen new contracts at Connacht
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby announce that Shane Jennings and Sean Jansen are the latest players to sign new contracts at the club. Jennings is a graduate of the Connacht pathway system – the Galway...
Tom Ahern Signs Two-Year Contract Extension
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Tom Ahern has signed a two-year contract extension with the province. To date, Ahern has scored 12 tries in 53 Munster appearances and has also starred...