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Three changes as Leo Cullen names side to face Munster at Croke Park

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Munster Rugby in Round 4 of the BKT United Rugby Championship tomorrow at Croke Park (KO: 5.45pm, live on RTÉ 2 and Premier...

Six changes for the Stormers

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

There are six changes to the Stormers starting line-up for their United Rugby Championship clash with Edinburgh at the Hive Stadium on Saturday. There are three changes in the backline and three in...

World Rugby Match Officials appointed for November international window

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Thirty referees will take charge of 41 men’s international matches Thirteen nations are represented among the 64 officials Jordan Way (Australia) will take charge of the opening match, between...

World Rugby Women's Rankings preview

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of WXV 2024 matches in Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates this weekend.  Permutation highlights: France will...

WXV 2024 Title permutations

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

WXV 1 2024 The winner of Canada v England will be crowned WXV 1 champions. If the title decider ends in a draw, England will be crowned champions even if only Canada claim a try-bonus point. This is because...

WXV 2024: Round two in numbers

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The race for WXV 2024 silverware and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 qualification took shape across an intriguing second round of action. In Canada, the hosts set up a winner-takes-all finale against...

Wales Women make three changes for Japan clash

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

  There are three changes to the side that faced Italy, with second row Abbie Fleming, prop Sisilia Tuipulotu and fly-half Kayleigh Powell coming into the starting line-up. Fly half Lleucu George...

RG Snyman Leinster debut by the numbers

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

RG Snyman made his Leinster debut this weekend in Italy as Leinster beat Benetton Rugby 5-35 on Saturday. RG Snyman started in the 5 jumper making his Leinster debut. He played 51 minutes. RG Snyman...

Cam Regard returns to the All Blacks ahead of November tests

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors have named their All Blacks squad for the 2024 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup and the Northern Tour.    The Northern Tour squad...

Clean sweep for SA sides in rewarding URC weekend

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was a rewarding weekend for South Africa’s United Rugby Championship teams as all four franchises claimed bonus-point victories – two at home and two away – to bag a full house for...