ireland

Munster bolster squad with Ryan, Milne & Barron

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Academy prop Kieran Ryan will move up to the senior squad next season on a two-year deal with prop Michael Milne and hooker Lee Barron joining from...

Freddie Steward signs contract extension

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers and England international fullback Freddie Steward has signed a new deal with the club.   The announcement follows news of eight additional Tigers players re-signing with the...

Ulster to host the Reds in February

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

On Friday 7 February we host a special Friday night lights, as the Super Rugby powerhouse Queensland Reds travel to Belfast for the Bank of Ireland Mid-Season Challenge.   This is a once in a...

Doak Names Ireland Men’s U20s Team To Face England In Cork

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Neil Doak has named his Ireland Men’s U20s Match Day Squad, sponsored by PwC, for Thursday night’s U20 Six Nations opener against England at Virgin Media Park (Kick-off 7.45pm). Connacht...

Australia and Argentina win HSBC SVNS Perth in front of sell-out crowd

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

A sell-out finals day crowd for the second year in succession witnessed a blockbuster day of international rugby sevens as Australia and Argentina were crowned women’s and men’s HSBC SVNS Perth...

Furlong ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations opener

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland squad is continuing preparations in Portugal ahead of Saturday’s opening round Guinness Men’s Six Nations clash against England at Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 4.45pm). Tadhg...

URC Round 10 Review

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan’s the man as Leinster lengthen lead   Dan Sheehan said it was a special feeling to be back out on the pitch after he ended a six month absence with a two-try Player of the Match display...

Match report: Leinster Rugby 36-12 Stormers

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Sheehan made a spectacular return from injury in Leinster’s bonus-point win over the DHL Stormers in the BKT United Rugby Championship at Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening.   The Ireland...

Surprise results on thrilling first day at HSBC SVNS Perth

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Uruguay made the headlines on a thrilling first day of HSBC SVNS action at HBF Park in Perth as they beat rugby sevens powerhouses Fiji and New Zealand Uruguay, Spain, France and South Africa men secure...

Leinster v Stormers Match Preview

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby v DHL Stormers, 5pm, Saturday   League leaders Leinster may be without the bulk of their 24-strong contingent in the Ireland Six Nations squad, but they are able to welcome back a...