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Leicester vs Leinster: A look at the numbers

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The third round in the Champions cup saw a mammoth clash between last seasons finalists Leinster and Premiership rugby giants Leicester Tigers. The men from Ireland would put on an extremely spirited...

Leinster team named for trip to Leicester Tigers

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Leicester Tigers in Pool 4 of the Investec Champions Cup tomorrow afternoon in Mattioli Woods Welford Road has been named by Head...

Liebenberg and Hassell-Collins back for Leinster clash

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers have named their team for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against Leinster at Mattioli Woods Welford Road. A packed house is expected on Tigers’ home turf for what...

Joe Schmidt announced as new Wallabies head coach

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia has confirmed Joe Schmidt has been appointed as Wallabies coach. Schmidt signs a two-year deal starting in March, committing to the side until the end of the British and Irish Lions tour...

SA sides have all to play for in final pool rounds in Europe

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The South African sides will have everything to play for this weekend as they embark on the final round of matches in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, where four of the five teams will...

Additional fixtures announced in Bath Rugby calendar

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath Rugby is pleased to confirm TWO additional fixtures in the club’s calendar, welcoming Gloucester Rugby and Leinster Rugby to The Rec. Seeing a replay of what is one of Bath Rugby’s...

Peter O’Mahony: Being named Ireland captain one of proudest moments of my life

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The vastly-experienced Munster flanker has won 101 Test caps for his country. Peter O’Mahony says being selected to succeed Johnny Sexton as Ireland captain is one of the proudest moments of his...

Ireland announce squad to defend six nations title

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has today named a 34-player Ireland squad for the upcoming Guinness Men’s Six Nations, with Peter O’Mahony named to captain the team for the...

Leicester's George Martin faces short-term stint on sidelines

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers lock George Martin has been ruled out for a number of weeks with a minor knee injury. Martin, outside-back Anthony Watson and scrumhalf Jack van Poortvliet will...

Munster backs Crowley's temperament

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

IT HAD BEEN billed as a big question for Andy Farrell ahead of this Six Nations but when it comes down to it, there’s not much doubt about who will be wearing Ireland’s number 10 shirt in Marseille...