Jordie Barrett in line for Leinster debut off the bench
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Bristol Bears in Round 1 of the Investec Champions Cup at Ashton Gate Stadium (KO: 5.30pm, live on Premier Sports 1) has been named...
Ulster team named to kick-off European campaign against reigning champions
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his Ulster side to kick-off the province’s Investec Champions Cup campaign against Toulouse at Stade Ernest Wallon this Sunday (4.15pm local / 3.15pm UK/Ire,...
France turns down chance to play All Blacks in USA
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have declined overtures from New Zealand to play a Test in the USA in the summer of 2025, the French rugby federation (FFR) president Florian Grill told AFP, confirming a report in the newspaper...
Cape Town welcomes HSBC SVNS back to the Mother City
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a spectacular opening round in Dubai last weekend, Australia and Fiji lead the women’s and men’s HSBC SVNS standings respectively ahead of the second round in Cape Town on 7-8 December. The...
Australia and Fiji win HSBC SVNS in Dubai
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia and Fiji were crowned Emirates Dubai 7s champions following a thrilling two days at the opening round of HSBC SVNS 2025 Fiji beat Spain 19-5 to win men’s gold, as Spain reached their...
Ireland Edge Out Wallabies In 150 Celebration Test
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Aviva Stadium crowd acclaimed Ireland's thrilling finish to the Autumn Nations Series as they lifted the Lansdowne Cup and marked the IRFU 150 Anniversary in style. Ireland prop Cian Healy received...
WATCH: Doris scores
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter trailing at the half, Ireland got off to a quick start through a Caelan Doris try in the opening three minutes of the game. Watch below: Who else but the 2024 World Rugby Player of the year nominee!pic.twitter.com/oT5rqL3tTi —...
URC Round 7 Preview
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors v Scarlets, 7.35pm, Friday Blair Murray’s hectic start to the season continues as he goes straight back into the Scarlets team for the clash with the BKT URC champions at...
Munster Side To Face Emirates Lions
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Saturday’s URC Round 7 clash against Emirates Lions at Thomond Park (7.35pm, live on Premier Sports & TG4 Player). Lock Evan O’Connell is one...
Ireland could drop to third in World Rugby rankings
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's Autumn Nations Series and Rugby Europe matches. Permutation highlights: Ireland cannot improve their rating with victory over Australia...
