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James Lowe returns for first appearance since October

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on DHL Stormers in Round 10 of the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday at Aviva Stadium (KO: 5pm, live on TG4 and Premier Sports...

Interview with URC Head of Match Officials Tappe Henning

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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...

Irish youngster joins La Rochelle

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

La 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....

SA Teams to look for redemption in URC

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The South African teams will give everything on Saturday when they return to United Rugby Championship duty for the first time this year, with a mouthwatering Jukskei derby kicking off the action in 2025. All...

Champions Cup Round of 16 Fixtures confirmed

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

  After 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,...

Champions Cup Round 4 Matchday 2 round up

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins secure a spot in the Round of 16 after beating Glasgow Warriors In a cagey second half, a try from Cadan Murley was enough to see Harlequins take the win over Glasgow...

Leinster v Bath | Combined XV

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster win at home but a win that does not paint the full picture. Bath took a 0-14 point lead early on and from then it was a close contest. The game only really wrapped up after Bath were reduced to...

100 up for Joe Cokanasiga

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

  The flying winger made his debut for the Blue, Black and White in 2018 after joining the club from London Irish. This weekend’s Investec Champions Cup Round 4 fixture will also be significant...

Five changes by Leo Cullen

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

here are five changes to the starting XV from Sunday’s win over Stade Rochelais in France, with Hugo Keenan returning for his first start since October. Keenan will be joined in the back three...

Ireland Six Nations Squad | Winners & Losers

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Simon 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...