Leinster Rugby and IRFU Announce New Contract for Head Coach, Leo Cullen
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU and Leinster Rugby have this morning confirmed a new two-year contract for Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen. Speaking to leinsterrugby.ie, Leinster Rugby CEO Shane Nolan said, “I am...
Hanekom to earn first Springbok cap
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJaden and Jordan Hendrikse – the 36th set of Springbok brothers – have been paired at halfback for the season’s final Test against Wales in the last match of the Castle Lager Outgoing...
Dan Sheehan injury update
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and Leinster hooker Dan Sheehan visited his alma mater today, and gave an update on his injury. Sheehan damaged his ACL during Ireland’s first Test against South Africa last month, but it...
Kearney Joins World Rugby Executive Board
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyInternational Rugby Players’ representatives Rob Kearney and Melodie Robinson have been appointed to the Executive Board of World Rugby. The historic decision to have players...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face Argentina
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Men’s Match Day Squad for Friday night’s sold-out Autumn Nations Series clash against Argentina at Aviva Stadium (Kick-off...
Ireland vs New Zealand: The five most capped players
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving last met in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup in France last year, Ireland will get the oppurtunity to avenge their qaurter-final loss to the All Blacks when they clash this Friday. The...
Farrell Names Ireland Team For Autumn Nations Series Opener Against New Zealand
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Friday’s opening Autumn Nations Series clash against New Zealand at a sold-out Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 8.10pm). Caelan...
URC Round 6 Review
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhat a weekend in Wales! Welsh rugby enjoyed its most successful weekend in the league for more than three years amid a hat-trick of victories for the Scarlets, Ospreys and Cardiff Rugby. It’s...
Cameron Hanekom called up to replace double World Cup winner
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCameron Hanekom earned his first call-up to the Springbok squad on Sunday after being drafted into national coach Rassie Erasmus’ 35-man group for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour following the withdrawal...
Ten changes to Leinster team to face Lions
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Emirates Lions in Round 6 of the BKT United Rugby Championship tomorrow at Aviva Stadium (KO: 5.15pm, live on RTÉ2 and Premier...