Sheehan Happy To Be Back On The Bike After World Cup Disappointment
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Sheehan says getting back to BKT URC business was the best way of getting over the “massive disappointment” of Ireland’s World Cup exit. The 21-cap hooker returned to action for...
Round 4 United Rugby Championship Previews
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of Round 4 of the BKT United Rugby Championship journalist Simon Thomas provides his Previews. Zebre Parma v Hollywoodbets Sharks 17.30 UK & IRE / 18:30 ITA / 19:30 SA, Friday While both teams...
Scott Wilson with Ulster debut 'dream' for Munster meeting
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Wilson will emulate one of his rugby heroes tonight if he makes his Ulster debut in the big inter-provincial clash with Munster at Kingspan Stadium. The 21-year-old tight head prop has been drafted...
NATHAN CATT JOINS RFU AS PATHWAY SCRUM COACH
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNathan Catt has joined the RFU from Bath Rugby and will operate as the England Rugby pathway’s designated scrum coach for men’s and women’s sides. Catt leaves his role as academy...
Leo Cullen Announces 23 to Face Dragons RFC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Sheehan captains the team for the first time, in a line-up that includes five members of Ireland’s Rugby World Cup squad.Ciarán Frawley starts at full-back, with Tommy O’Brien and...
URC Match Day Programme: Ulster vs Munster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a fixture that never lacks in physicality or intensity, Munster versus Ulster is a rivalry that dates back to the foundation of the game in Ireland in 1879. Games between the two have occurred on an...
Andrew Conway Retires From Professional Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrew Conway has today confirmed that he will retire from professional rugby with immediate effect. Read his statement below. Andrew Conway Statement Unfortunately, I have been advised to retire...
On this day in 2007: Warren Gatland appointed Wales boss
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealander led Wales to Six Nations Grand Slam success the following year. Warren Gatland was appointed Wales head coach on this day in 2007 as Welsh rugby looked to rebuild following their early...
Ulster ready for reigning URC champions Munster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan McFarland has named his Ulster side to compete against Munster at Kingspan Stadium in Friday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Round 4 fixture (KO 7 35pm). Ulster hope to bounce back...
Munster close in on signing of tighthead prop Jager from New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMUNSTER ARE UNDERSTOOD to be closing in on the signing of tighthead prop Oli Jager, who has been playing with the Crusaders in New Zealand since 2017. The former Ireland U18 international grew up in Kildare...
