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Ulster ready to take on Glasgow in season opener

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

    Head Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his Ulster team to face Glasgow Warriors in Round 1 of the United Rugby Championship at Kingspan Stadium (KO 7 45pm). Captain, Iain Henderson,...

Munster Side For URC Opener

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Munster team has been named for Saturday’s URC opener against Connacht at Thomond Park. Hooker Diarmuid Barron captains the side as new signings Thaakir Abrahams, Tom Farrell and Billy Burns...

Three Academy players named in Leinster's starting XV

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster to take on Edinburgh Rugby in Round 1 of the BKT United Rugby Championship tomorrow evening in the Hive Stadium has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen.Jack Conan captains the side at number...

Harry Sheridan commits future to Ulster Rugby

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby forward, Harry Sheridan, has committed his future to the province, signing a new two-year-deal that will keep him playing in the white jersey until at least 2027. The combative...

A new beginning for Cardiff coach Sherratt

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

For Matt Sherratt, there’s the sense of a new beginning as he embarks on his second season as Cardiff Rugby’s head coach. It’s been a summer of major change at the Arms Park both on...

Easterby names Emerging Ireland squad for SA tour

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cormac Izuchukwu is one of two players set for their second Emerging Ireland Tour to South Africa.  Head Coach Simon Easterby has today named a 33-player Emerging Ireland squad...

Mac Grealy joins Western Force South African tour squad

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

ormer Queensland Reds winger Mac Grealy has linked up with the Western Force ahead of their tour of South Africa Grealy was one of the Reds' most consistent in 2024, coming off a double in their narrow...

Bemand Names 30-Player Ireland Squad For WXV1 In Vancouver

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Scott Bemand has today named a 30-player Ireland Women’s XVs squad, sponsored by Aon, for the upcoming WXV1 campaign in Vancouver. Following Saturday’s...

Wallabies will get things right before Lions tour, promises Rugby Australia chief

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia suffered the heaviest defeat in their 125-year Test history in Argentina last week, but Phil Waugh still sees signs of progress. Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh is confident the Wallabies...

Top 14 | A look at the Irish, English, Welsh and Scottish

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 2 of the Top 14 gets underway today with Toulon hosting Castres and it finishes on Sunday night with Toulouse hosting La Rochelle. Here is a look at the players and coaches involved from the United...