Tom Stewart Joins Ireland Squad in Portugal as Wales Prep Intensifies
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster hooker Tom Stewart has joined the Ireland squad in Quinta do Lago to provide additional cover following a hamstring issue picked up by Ronan Kelleher. Kelleher will be managed by...
Connacht Rugby: New two-year deal for Sam Illo
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTighthead prop Sam Illo has renewed his contract for another two years, keeping him at Connacht Rugby until at least 2025. Illo joined Connacht from Leinster in 2021 and has so far made 7 appearances....
Ireland Squad Named For 2023 Guinness Six Nations Championship
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland Coaching Team have named a 37-man squad for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations Championship, which kicks off with an away trip to Cardiff to face Wales on Saturday, 4th February. In...
Munster Trio Sign Contract Extensions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed contract extensions for Andrew Conway, Jack Crowley and Jack O’Donoghue. The trio have all signed two-year contract extensions that will...
Life at the Dragons is Proving Home From Home for Irish Wanderer
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor much-travelled Irishman JJ Hanrahan, the Dragons is proving to be a real home from home. The 30-year-old utility back came on board from French club Clermont Auvergne over the summer and has helped...
Ulster men back in action against Zebre Parma
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a break in play for the Autumn Nations Series, Ulster are back and ready to kick-start the upcoming ten-game block in the right way under the Friday night lights. With a bumper crowd...
Ireland make seven changes to face Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching group have named the final Ireland Match Day Squad of 2022 for Saturday’s Nations Series finale against Australia at Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 8pm, live on Virgin Media,...
Tadhg Furlong to captain Ireland as they take on Fiji
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching group have named Tadhg Furlong to captain Ireland as they take on Fiji at the Aviva Stadium in the Nations Series on Saturday afternoon (Kick-off 1pm, live on...
South Africa ‘A’ told to “knock down the Bok door” against Munster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTempting as it may be, playing as individuals against Munster will not serve South Africa ‘A’ and they know a proper team effort will go much further in impressing the national selectors with...
Munster make 7 changes to face South Africa A
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Thursday’s historic clash against South Africa Select XV at Páirc Uí Chaoimh (7.30pm, live on Virgin Media 2). There are...
