Warren Gatland returns to Wales for key meeting
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has returned to Wales and has attended a key meeting involving the WRU and the four professional clubs. Gatland has been away on holiday and has also undertaken a reconnaissance visit of...
Scarlets great Ken Owens to retire from rugby
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer club captain and one of the Scarlets’ all-time greats, Ken Owens, has announced his retirement from rugby. The 37-year-old hooker will be remembered as one of the finest players to pull on...
Dan Sheehan Signs New Two-Year IRFU Contract
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
Peter O'Mahony Signs New Contract With Munster
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony has signed a new one-year contract with the province. To date, the Cork Constitution man has made 291...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 13-14 April, 2024
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the Guinness Women's Six Nations and Rugby Europe Women's Championship matches this weekend. Permutation highlights: England cannot improve their...
Hugh Gavin to join Pro ranks next season
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPromising centre Hugh Gavin has become the latest Connacht Academy player to sign a professional contract with the club. Gavin made headlines earlier this year with his performances for Ireland...
Updated Team News | Munster Side To Face Northampton
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad has been named for Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 clash away to Northampton Saints (12.30pm, live on TNT Sports & ITV). Update: An appeal hearing took place...
Jeremy Loughman Set For 100th Appearance
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbySunday’s Investec Champions Cup Round-of-16 clash with Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens will see Jeremy Loughman make his 100th appearance for Munster after joining the province in...
Saracens out for revenge
9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby“A whiff of revenge in the air” was how French rugby newspaper Midi-Olympique previewed Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 tie between Union Bordeaux-Bègles and Saracens...
Caelan Doris to captain Leinster against Leicester Tigers
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris captains the team for the first time in European competition, as Jamison Gibson-Park and Jack Conan are both set to make their 50th appearance in the Champions Cup.The starting lineup sees...