European Player of the Year: Josh van der Flier
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby wing forward, Josh van der Flier, has rounded off an outstanding European season by being named EPCR European Player of the Year 2022.Van der Flier becomes the third Leinster player...
Where are they now? The Leinster team that won the Province's first Champions Cup Title
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster face off against La Rochelle this weekend, with the Irish Province searching for a record-equalling fifth Champions Cup title. With Leo Cullen's men looking to add a fifth...
EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist: James Lowe
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Lowe’s try-scoring prowess and all-round attacking threat made him an obvious pick for the EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist. The Leinster Rugby wing is the Heineken...
EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist: Caelan Doris
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby back-row forward Caelan Doris has been named on the final EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist after a series of excellent performances in the Heineken Champions Cup. The...
Star-studded line-up for EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the countdown begins in earnest to the showpiece Heineken Champions Cup final in Marseille, in-form candidates from Leinster Rugby and Stade Rochelais are not surprisingly dominating the prestigious...
Rob Kearney to retire from professional rugby this weekend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland international Rob Kearney has confirmed that he is to retire from professional rugby this weekend after the Barbarians game against Samoa. It’s always been a dream...
Australian and Fijian Drua Squads Confirmed For 2022 Super Rugby Pacific
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA mix of youth and experience has been unveiled, amongst several moves in the player market, with the squads confirmed for every Super Rugby Pacific side. Each of the 12 teams have revealed their squads...
On This Day in 2016: Magnificent Ireland claim historic win over All Blacks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive years ago today, Ireland ended their 111-year wait for a first victory over New Zealand by bringing the world champions' record winning streak to a juddering halt with a sensational 40-29 victory...
The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will become the first player to play 149 tests for one country on Saturday. The 36-year-old second-rower will feature in his 161st test...
Blues set up clash with Highlanders in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders fell short in their bid to reach the Trans-Tasman showpiece match, which will be contested by the Blues and Highlanders. Hoskins Sotutu powered the Blues through to the...
