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Dempsey starts as Afshar set for debut

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jack Dempsey will make his return to Glasgow Warriors action under the Saturday night lights, as the Scotland international starts at number eight for the visit of Ulster to Scotstoun tomorrow night. The...

All you need to know: Bulls v Connacht

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another week in South Africa as Connacht take on the Vodacom Bulls in Round 6 of the BKT United Rugby Championship at Loftus Versfeld. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s...

Stormers look to reignite their spark in Cardiff

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

A compelling victory against Cardiff under Friday night lights at Cardiff Arms Park will ignite the Stormers to gun it to a third straight final in the BKT United Rugby Championship. The Stormers...

Welcome To The West Wales Pressure Cooker!

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ospreys boss Toby Booth says staying calm in the pressure cooker will be crucial in Sunday’s west Wales derby against the Scarlets.   It’s a game that always has a bit extra on it and...

Connacht undaunted by haunted Highveld

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Having conquered Hollywoodbets Kings Park last week to earn their fifth win in South Africa, Connacht have now set their sights on becoming the first European challenger to corral the Vodacom Bulls at...

Doris Facing Familiar Foes As Rivalries Are Renewed

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster star Caelan Doris admits it will be a funny feeling to go up against Ireland team-mates he has spent so much time with this year in Saturday’s “massive” clash with Munster at...

LEINSTER V MUNSTER – AN AVIVA STADIUM HISTORY

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Since 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...

United Rugby Championship Match Officials Announcement Round 6

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24   Cardiff Rugby v DHL Stormers Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA Referee: Hollie Davidson (SRU, 10th league game) AR...

Confident Leinster may have the upper hand against Munster

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster and Leinster are back in interprovincial action at the Aviva stadium this weekend. Munster are going into the game off the back of a tough encounter in challenging conditions against the Stormers,...

Goodman eager to renew acquaintances with Munster a decade on

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster have dominated this rivalry for over a decade now but the last meeting between the sides was Munster’s URC semi-final win at the same Lansdowne Road address last May and Goodman doesn’t...