Furlong, Conan and Henshaw to start against Munster
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Munster in Round 6 of the BKT United Rugby Championship tomorrow evening in Aviva Stadium has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen...
LEINSTER V MUNSTER – AN AVIVA STADIUM HISTORY
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySince the Aviva Stadium was officially opened in 2010, Leinster and Munster have gone toe-to-toe 14 times. Leinster have won eleven and lost three to their southern rivals. But, the most recent renewal...
Returning Ireland stars help Leinster go top with big win over Scarlets
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster's international-laden team moved to the top of the BKT United Rugby Championship after beating a young Scarlets side 54-5 at the RDS. Sam Prendergast marked his first home start with an early...
5 standout matches of the Rugby World Cup finals in France
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyReigning champions South Africa take on fellow three-time winners New Zealand in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final. Here, the PA news agency picks out five of the standout matches of a memorable...
Will anyone claim a hat-trick of Mastercard Player of the Match awards?
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at which players, and positions, have dominated the Mastercard Player of the Match awards at Rugby World Cup 2023. Five players have won multiple Mastercard Player of the Match awards at...
Andy Farrell believes spirit of outgoing Johnny Sexton can spur Ireland on
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFly-half Sexton and veteran wing Keith Earls are already confirmed to be heading for retirement. Andy Farrell believes the inspirational spirit of outgoing captain Johnny Sexton can help Ireland return...
Rugby World Cup quarter-final review: Close encounters of the epic kind
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHow Argentina, New Zealand, England and South Africa booked their places in the last four at Rugby World Cup 2023 What a weekend of rugby it was. Eight teams whittled down to four in the most...
Quarter-Final 2: The Standout Performers
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe luck of the Irish once again ran out at the qaurter-final stage of the Rugby World Cup. With the world's number one team now, out of the tournament, all challengers will fancy their chances. However...
New Zealand end Ireland’s World Cup dreams as quarter-final curse continues
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell’s class of 2023 were bidding to make history by becoming the first Irish team to reach the last four of the tournament. Ireland’s World Cup dream was crushed as their quarter-final...
New Zealand edge Ireland in classic to book Argentina semi-final
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand saw off a late siege to triumph 28-24 as Ireland suffered an eighth Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat at Stade de France on Saturday.Leicester Fainga’anuku’s try helped the All...
