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Second Bok alignment camp kicks off in Cape Town

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks will kick off their second in-person alignment camp in Cape Town on Wednesday – a month before their opening Test of the season against Wales in London on 22 June – with a group...

Jack O’Donoghue Set For 200th Appearance

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Friday’s United Rugby Championship Round 17 clash with Edinburgh at Hive Stadium will see Jack O’Donoghue make his 200th appearance for the province. In doing so, the Waterford man will become...

URC Round 17 Preview

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh Rugby v Munster Rugby. Friday 7.35pm   The first of two sell-outs in the BKT URC this weekend, with a capacity crowd of 7,774 set to watch this meeting between two in-form teams at Hive...

Jack O’Donoghue Set For 200th Munster Appearance

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Friday’s United Rugby Championship Round 17 clash with Edinburgh at Hive Stadium will see Jack O’Donoghue make his 200th appearance for the province. In doing so, the Waterford man will become...

Springbok legend closes curtains on illustrious career

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

After an illustrious abd much decorated rugby career, former Springbok scrum-half  Ruan Pienaar will take to the field for the final time for his beloved Toyota Cheetahs side in the SA Cup derby against...

Ulster Rugby 2023/24 leavers confirmed

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

At this Saturday’s Interpro fixture versus Leinster (KO 7 35pm), the club will thank the nine players, with a combined 420 caps of service, departing the province at the end of this season. Supporters...

EPCR finals match officials announced

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Matthew Carley and Mathieu Raynal to referee 2024 London finals England’s Matthew Carley and Mathieu Raynal of France will referee the 2024 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge...

Healy’s love of the game still driving him on

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

It says much about the longevity of Cian Healy’s career that his Leinster Rugby debut came against a team that no longer exists.   That was way back in May 2007 when he came on as a replacement...

Munster squad update as they prepare for Edinburgh

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Munster squad have started preparations at the HPC ahead of Friday’s URC Round 17 clash against Edinburgh at the Hive Stadium (7.35pm, live on TG4 & Premier Sports). Saturday’s bonus-point...

Ireland U-20 Coaching Team Confirmed For World Rugby U-20 Championship

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The IRFU is today pleased to confirm the Ireland Under-20 Men’s coaching team for this summer’s World Rugby Under-20 Championship in South Africa. Following Richie Murphy’s permanent...