Interview with URC Head of Match Officials Tappe Henning
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT URC’s Head of Match Officials Tappe Henning has outlined in detail the accountability process which operates in the competition and new plans to provide fans with explanations of big decisions. Former...
Exeter Chiefs prop Will Goodrick-Clarke handed 1 game ban
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs prop Will Goodrick-Clarke has been suspended for one match following a disciplinary process. The one week suspension follows the decision of an independent Judicial Officer arising from...
History Maker Nicolás Sánchez Hangs Up His Boots
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyHistory maker Nicolás Sánchez has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 36. El Cachorro Left his mark on Argentine and global rugby. He is the top point scorer for Argentina at...
Irish youngster joins La Rochelle
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle have secured the services of young Irish backrow Richie Whelan for the rest of this season. Whelan has come to an agreement with the French side having attended a trial before Christmas....
Challenge Cup Round of 16 Fixtures confirmed
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a tense conclusion to the Pool stage last weekend, where every point counted and qualification and ranking was decided in the final match, the EPCR Challenge Cup last 16 has been decided. EPCR...
Champions Cup Round of 16 Fixtures confirmed
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a nail-biting conclusion to last weekend’s pool stage, where every single one of the 12 matches was loaded with high-stakes action, EPCR can now unveil the dates, venues, kick-off times,...
Borthwick eyeing England clean sweep at Six Nations
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have failed to win the Six Nations title since 2020, but Steve Borthwick is confident they can do so this time around. Steve Borthwick is confident that England can win all of their games in this...
Sheehan and Furlong returns will 'massively increase competitiveness' in Ireland's Six Nations squad
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Sheehan and Tadhg Furlong return to Ireland's squad for the Six Nations, while Simon Easterby has called up the uncapped Jack Boyle.Simon Easterby believes the return of familiar faces to Ireland's...
Ireland Six Nations Squad | Winners & Losers
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySimon Easterby has named his first Six Nations Squad ahead of the 2025 tournament. Here is a look at our winners and losers. Winners: Sheehan and Lowe: Both of these players have missed...
Easterby Names 36-Player Ireland Squad For 2025 Men’s Six Nations
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Interim Head Coach Simon Easterby has today named a 36-player squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for the forthcoming Guinness Men’s Six Nations, captained by Caelan Doris. Easterby takes the...