Easterby happy with Emerging Ireland’s Tour Opener
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEmerging Ireland head coach Simon Easterby was pleased with how his young players ‘stepped up to the challenge’ in their opening tour match against the Airlink Pumas. Despite...
Force down Cheetahs with impressive win
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHarry Potter starred with a double as the Western Force opened their three-game South Africa tour with an impressive 38-24 victory over the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. The Force scored four tries...
Kendellen: You’re Putting On A Green Jersey, That’s Enough Motivation In Itself
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyBeing a leader has become second nature to Munster back rower Alex Kendellen. The 23-year-old has captained every team he has been a part of since his school days in Cork. He took on the responsibility...
Buckley to earn 250th appearance for Connacht
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht head coach Pete Wilkins has named his matchday squad for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship clash against the Hollywoodbets Sharks at Dexcom Stadium (k/o 7.35pm). There are...
Healy to earn record-breaking 281st Leinster cap as team to face Dragons announced
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Dragons RFC in Round 2 of the BKT United Rugby Championship tomorrow evening in Aviva Stadium has been named by Head Coach Leo...
Dan Sheehan still not available as RG Snyman moves close to Leinster debut
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Friday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Round 2 match against Dragons at AVIVA Stadium (KO: 7.35pm local time, live on TG4...
Ulster ready to take on Glasgow in season opener
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his Ulster team to face Glasgow Warriors in Round 1 of the United Rugby Championship at Kingspan Stadium (KO 7 45pm). Captain, Iain Henderson,...
Munster Side For URC Opener
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Saturday’s URC opener against Connacht at Thomond Park. Hooker Diarmuid Barron captains the side as new signings Thaakir Abrahams, Tom Farrell and Billy Burns...
Easterby names Emerging Ireland squad for SA tour
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCormac Izuchukwu is one of two players set for their second Emerging Ireland Tour to South Africa. Head Coach Simon Easterby has today named a 33-player Emerging Ireland squad...
Mac Grealy joins Western Force South African tour squad
2 months ago by Ultimate Rugbyormer Queensland Reds winger Mac Grealy has linked up with the Western Force ahead of their tour of South Africa Grealy was one of the Reds' most consistent in 2024, coming off a double in their narrow...