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Awesome Barrett boost for the BKT URC with world star set to light up league

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jordie Barrett’s move to Leinster Rugby has been hailed as “awesome” and “brilliant” news for the BKT URC.   The 57-cap All Blacks star will spend the second half of...

Bank of Ireland and Leinster Rugby Announce Five-Year Contract Extension

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bank of Ireland today announced a five-year extension of its sponsorship of Leinster Rugby, including title sponsorship of both the men’s and women’s senior teams, to run until 2028.The Bank...

Bleyendaal Departs for Leinster Opportunity

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hurricanes Assistant Coach Tyler Bleyendaal will be departing the club at the end of the 2024 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season and will take up a position as Assistant Coach with Leinster Rugby ahead of...

Bath issue injury report on eight stars

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath Rugby's Head of Medical, Rory Murray, has issued an injury update ahead of this weekend's fixture against Exeter Chiefs on Saturday 20 April. CHRIS CLOETE Chris remains unavailable for...

Jordie Barrett commits to New Zealand Rugby beyond Rugby World Cup, confirms sabbatical

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jordie Barrett has become the first All Black to commit his services to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) beyond the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The 27-year-old has put pen to paper on a new deal that will see him...

Jordie Barrett signs for Leinster

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby can confirm the signing of Hurricanes and New Zealand back, Jordie Barrett, on a short-term deal next season. In signing a new contract extension with the New Zealand Rugby Union, the 27-year-old...

Hugo Keenan not available for selection

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Round 14 match against Emirates Lions in Emirates Airline Park (KO: 2pm Irish time,...

Dan Sheehan Signs New Two-Year IRFU Contract

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is pleased to announce that Dan Sheehan has signed a new two-year contract with Ireland and Leinster Rugby. The 25-year-old hooker has established...

Where To Watch BKT URC Round 14

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

After some European action, the URC is back in full swing this weekend for round 14. Here is where you can watch each fixture.    FRIDAY, APRIL 19  Ulster v Cardiff Rugby Kingspan Stadium,...

Investec Champions Cup semi-final matchups and details confirmed

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final stage drawing closer to their conclusion, we start to look ahead to what the semi-final matches will look like this season. The quarter-final...