Referee Pearce reveals Investec Champions Cup nerves
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen Investec Champions Cup newcomers Aviron Bayonnais step out onto the iconic Thomond Park turf on December 9, they’d be forgiven for having a few nerves. But they’ll not be the only ones,...
EPCR Champions & Challenge Cup – Round 1 & 2 appointments announced
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEPCR have announced the match officials for the first two rounds of the Invested Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup. There’s debuts in the top comp for Scotland’s Sam Grove-White and the...
Warriors team named for Munster challenge
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA starting XV containing 10 internationals will make the trip to Musgrave Park for a date with the defending champions this weekend, as Glasgow Warriors take on Munster in round seven of the BKT...
Munster Side To Face Glasgow Warriors
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Friday’s sold-out URC clash against leaders Glasgow Warriors at Musgrave Park (7.35pm). There are three changes to the side that faced Leinster last week with...
Harlequins to play Munster in an exciting exhibition clash
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match has been scheduled during the Gallagher Premiership’s break during the Guinness Six Nations with no league matches taking place. Harlequins will use the match to maintain vital fitness...
Jacques Nienaber's new Leinster journey and what to expect
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber’s tenure as a senior coach at Leinster began with a round of applause ahead of a team meeting on Monday morning. That was the extent of the fanfare. A two-time World Cup winning...
United Rugby Championship Match Officials Announcement Round 7
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 7 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 Munster v Glasgow...
Jean Kleyn, John Hodnett and Liam Coombes have all signed contract extensions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby can confirm that Jean Kleyn, John Hodnett and Liam Coombes have all signed contract extensions with the province. Kleyn, who won the World Cup with South Africa last month, and Hodnett have...
Dejected Dobson Says URC Is Tougher Than Ever
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Dobson is one of the cheeriest, most upbeat figures in the game, so when he cuts a dejected figure you know times are challenging. It was all smiles for much of the DHL Stormers’ first two...
'I'm not rushing that' - Rowntree undecided on O'Mahony's successor as Munster captain
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAS MUNSTER HEAD into one of the busiest and most important fixture blocks of the season, Graham Rowntree finds himself facing one of the biggest decisions of his coaching career to date. With Peter O’Mahony...
