Ulster ready for interpro derby against Connacht in Belfast 41 minutes ago Fixture News Facebook Twitter Copy Link Email Link Ulster Head Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his Ulster side to take on Connacht on Saturday night in Round 4 of the BKT United Rugby Championship (kick-off 8pm). Iain Henderson captains the side and is […] The post Ulster ready for interpro derby against Connacht in Belfast appeared first on Huge Rugby News ..read more

The Munster squad started preparations on Monday ahead of Saturday’s URC round four clash against Leinster at Croke Park (5.45pm). In player news, Seán O’Brien returns from the Emerging Ireland tour to South Africa ahead of Saturday’s game. Following Munster’s win over Ospreys on Saturday, Oli Jager (neck) and Peter O’Mahony (hamstring) are both going […] The post Squad Update | Munster Prepare For Leinster At Croke Park appeared first on Huge Rugby News ..read more

By British & Irish Lions 7 October 2024 10:50 Reading Time: 4 mins The British & Irish Lions has today announced details of a new player agreement which will see players selected for the 2025 Tour to Australia benefit from a profit share model for the first time. The agreement will see the creation of […] The post British & Irish Lions announce landmark player profit share agreement for 2025 Tour appeared first on Huge Rugby News ..read more

Following Emerging Ireland’s 29-24 victory over Western Force in Bloemfontein on Sunday three players, Gus McCarthy (Leinster), Sean O’Brien (Munster) and Jude Postlethwaite (Ulster) will return to their provinces. The trio will leave South Africa on Monday afternoon and will be available for selection for their respective URC fixtures this weekend. The squad will visit […] The post Emerging Ireland Squad Update As Three Players Return To Provincial Action appeared first on Huge Rugby News ..read more

Ulster ready to take on Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria 10 minutes ago News Facebook Twitter Copy Link Email Link Ulster Head Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his Ulster side to take on Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Round 3 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. The starting XV features three players who make […] The post Ulster ready to take on Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria appeared first on Huge Rugby News ..read more

Sale Sharks can confirm that fly-half George Ford suffered a tear to his right quad during the early stages of the Gallagher Premiership round two game at Saracens on Saturday. Following a positive consultation with a specialist it was decided that George does not require surgery and he will now begin his rehab ahead of […] The post INJURY UPDATE | George Ford appeared first on Huge Rugby News ..read more

Despite their short preparation time together, and the fact that their opponents were coming off a 10-game Currie Cup season, Emerging Ireland tallied up six tries to secure a 36-24 win at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. Ireland Sevens Olympian Zac Ward burst past three defenders for the 14th-minute opener, and a closing penalty try was […] The post ‘Everyone Showed Up Really Well’ – Easterby On Emerging Ireland’s Tour Opener appeared first on Huge Rugby News ..read more

The Emerging Ireland team to face The Pumas in the opening game of the three-match Tour of South Africa on Wednesday afternoon (4pm local time/3pm Irish time) has been named. Emerging Ireland Head Coach Simon Easterby has named an exciting line-up for the first game of the Tour and the side will be led by […] The post Easterby Names Emerging Ireland Team To Face The Pumas appeared first on Huge Rugby News ..read more

Injuries have forced Alex Sanderson to make three changes to his starting XV to face Saracens at the StoneX on Saturday (3.05pm KO, Saturday 28th September, live on TNT Sports).  Si McIntyre replaces last week’s Player of the Match Bevan Rodd (hamstring), while Ben Bamber and Sam Dugdale come in for Ernst van Rhyn and […] The post TEAM NEWS | Sale Sharks v Saracens appeared first on Huge Rugby News ..read more

Tomorrow’s Round 2 clash away against Zebre Parma will see Gavin Coombes make his 100th Munster appearance. Gavin started his rugby career at Skibbereen RFC before lining out with Bandon Grammar School in his teenage years. Coombes then joined the Munster Rugby Academy ahead of the 2016/17 season where he lined out for Young Munster in […] The post Gavin Coombes Set For 100th Munster Appearance appeared first on Huge Rugby News ..read more