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Jack O’Donoghue Set For 200th Munster Appearance

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Friday’s United Rugby Championship Round 17 clash with Edinburgh at Hive Stadium will see Jack O’Donoghue make his 200th appearance for the province. In doing so, the Waterford man will become...

Bristling Benetton eye SA sweep at Fortress Loftus

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Benetton Rugby have emerged as a BKT United Rugby Championship powerhouse and the Italians are poised to achieve an unprecedented clean sweep of the South African teams. A narrative that would have seemed...

Composure the name of the game for businessman Umaga

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jacob Umaga showed plenty of composure with his match-winning heroics for Benetton Rugby in Durban last weekend - which is rather appropriate given his business interests outside the game. Along with...

Healy’s love of the game still driving him on

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

It says much about the longevity of Cian Healy’s career that his Leinster Rugby debut came against a team that no longer exists.   That was way back in May 2007 when he came on as a replacement...

Billy Vunipola to leave Saracens

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

SARACENS CAN TODAY CONFIRM THAT BILLY VUNIPOLA WILL LEAVE THE CLUB AT THE END OF THE SEASON. The number eight has been one of the greatest players in the history of the club and will depart for a new...

Ireland U-20 Coaching Team Confirmed For World Rugby U-20 Championship

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The IRFU is today pleased to confirm the Ireland Under-20 Men’s coaching team for this summer’s World Rugby Under-20 Championship in South Africa. Following Richie Murphy’s permanent...

Hanro Liebenberg leads the Tigers against Sale

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s a double dose of Leicester Tigers away action this weekend with both teams on the road in their respective leagues.   First up, on Friday night, the men’s side face Sale Sharks...

Bedford name squad for penultimate fixture

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mike Rayer has named his squad as Bedford Blues contest their penultimate fixture of the Championship season with a trip to London Scottish this Saturday (KO 3pm). Tomorrow’s game represents the...

Six academy players sign new contracts with Harlequins

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins have today confirmed the re-signing of six promising Academy players ahead of the 2024/25 season.   Scrum-half Jake Murray, flankers Seb Driscoll and Zach Carr, second-row Harry Browne...

Two more England Internationals primed for Barbarian F.C. appearances

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Barbarian F.C. are delighted to confirm the inclusion of two more England internationals for the KillikCup clash against Fiji this summer, with Jonny May and David Ribbans lined up to represent theinvitational...