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Munster Rugby’s New Signings For 2023/24

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Five players will join the Munster Rugby senior squad next season as the province look to defend their URC title and compete in a Champions Cup Pool that includes Toulon, Exeter Chiefs, Northampton Saints...

Springboks forced into late change in the pack

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber was forced to make a late change to his team for their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Pretoria on Saturday with prop Steven Kitshoff...

Vermeulen to lead Boks as Kleyn earns SA debut against Australia

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Experienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen will lead the Springboks for the third time in their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.   Vermeulen...

Greig Oliver, Rest In Peace

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

All at Munster Rugby and the IRFU are deeply saddened and shocked to learn of the sudden passing of our dear friend and colleague Greig Oliver at the age of 58. Greig passed away this afternoon following...

Ireland U20 name 13 Leinster players for Fiji Clash

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Richie Murphy has named his Ireland U20 Match Day Squad, which includes 13 Leinster Rugby players, for Tuesday’s final World Rugby U20 Championship Pool match against...

A World First For Munster Rugby And Crusaders

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the Crusaders are set to create history in 2024 with a world-first ‘Clash of Champions’ game on Saturday, February 3 (5pm). The New Zealand franchise secured their seventh...

Ireland Under-20 Team Announced For Australia Match

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Richie Murphy has named his Ireland Under-20 team (sponsored by PwC) for Thursday’s World Rugby Under-20 Championship game against Australia in Paarl (kick-off 11am local...

Ulster Rugby name Senior Men’s squad for 2023/24 season

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby has confirmed the 45 professional players set to represent the province next season, including new additions in World Cup-winning Springbok, Steven Kitshoff, and Dave Ewers, involved in...

Glasgow boss thrilled by Champions Cup return

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith has admitted to being “excited” by his side’s return to the Champions Cup next season after a one-year absence.   The Scottish region...

Jean Kleyn eligible for Springbok Test selection

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Irish international lock Jean Kleyn has been cleared for Springbok selection under new eligibility rules.   World Rugby have confirmed that the Johannesburg-born 29-year-old fulfilled the...