Rumble in the Aviva: IRE vs NZ
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA humdinger of a match is set to play out in Dublin as Ireland welcome the All Blacks to the Aviva Stadium for a much talked-about showdown. The All Blacks were not their usual selves...
Andy Farrell makes one change to his pack for All Blacks clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell and his coaching team have named the Ireland matchday squad to play New Zealand this coming Saturday at a sold out Aviva Stadium While captain Johnny Sexton is...
Autumn Nations Team of the Week
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA thrilling weekend of international rugby in Europe has come to an end, and it's time to pick the Ultimate Rugby Autumn Nations Team of the Week. A doubleheader kicked things off with...
Mack Hansen links up with Ireland squad as Henshaw continues rehab
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht winger Mack Hansen will train with the Ireland squad this week as the group focuses in on Saturday’s Autumn Nations Series clash with Japan at Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 1pm). Robbie...
Ireland Squad Named For Autumn Nations Series: Zebo returns, two uncapped players included
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head coach Andy Farrell has named a 38 strong squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series fixtures at the Aviva Stadium. Ireland face Japan on Saturday 6th November before hosting New...
The Omitted British & Irish Lions XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has made a number of surprising calls for his squad to tour South Africa. The one unsurprising call was Alun Wyn Jones being named captain of the touring side. The 2021...
Champions Cup Highlights: La Rochelle 32 Leinster Rugby 23
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle knocked off four time champions Leinster with a 32-23 home win in the Champions Cup Semi-Finals. Ross Byrne missed an early penalty attempt, but Leinster piled on the early pressure, which...
Alldritt and Skelton help set up all-French final at Twickenham
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle earned a convincing 32-23 victory over Leinster at Stade Marcel Deflandre to reach their first European Champions Cup final. The French side, who had never previously made it as far as...
Team News: Munster at full strength, Ryan and Doris return for Leinster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for this weekend's Round 1 Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup clash between Munster and Leinster have been named. Ireland international Garry Ringrose returns for Leinster and will captain...
Leinster sink Exeter at Sandy Park
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster progress into the Champions Cup semi finals after Leo Cullen's men fought back from 14-0 down to beat Exeter 22-34 at Sandy Park on Saturday. After less than 20 minutes, it looked as...
