British & Irish Lions squad update
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears, England) and Tom Curry (Sale Sharks, England) have joined up with 26-man Lions squad in Jersey. Ronan Kelleher (Leinster Rugby, Ireland) will remain in Jersey to...
Andy Farrell lines up four potential replacements for CJ Stander
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe confirmation of Ireland's Summer Series squad has officially brought an end to CJ Stander's playing career both in and for Ireland. The 31-year-old made 51 appearances in the Green...
Ireland Squad Confirmed For Summer Series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell and the coaching team have named a 37 man squad for the Summer Series which features two Tests in July against Japan and the USA at the Aviva Stadium. The match against Japan...
Shane Williams picks his ideal Lions backline
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and Lions legend Shane Williams has picked what he believes will be the best backline to come up against the Springboks in July. Williams, a three-time tourist with the Lions, selected...
Four Irishmen in Alan Quinlan's British & Irish Lions Test XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo months out from the first British and Irish Lions test against South Africa, Alan Quinlan has picked his British and Irish Lions Test XV. The former Ireland flanker has picked an...
The Connacht Team That Beat A Powerful Leinster Side In The 2016 PRO12 Final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive years ago today, Connacht claimed their first Pro12 title at Murrayfield. The side coached by Pat Lam scored three tries through Tiernan O’Halloran, Niyi Adeolokun and Matt Healy. Leinster...
O'Driscoll picks his B&I Lions backline
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and Lions legend Brian O’Driscoll has picked the backline he thinks will have the best shot at toppling the Springboks. Talking to ruck.co.uk, O’Driscoll’s...
Friday Round 3 Rainbow Cup Team Sheets - Irish Derbies
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for Friday's Irish Derby games in the Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup have been confirmed and are listed below alongside live TV Broadcast information. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES #MUNvCON Matt...
Caelan Doris returns in the starting XV for Leinster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris is set to feature for the first time for Leinster since their 10-13 win over Munster in January. The Irish International has been selected at no.8 for Leinster's Rainbow Cup clash against...
Jamie Roberts backs van der Merwe for starting test role
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo-time British and Irish Lions tourist, Jamie Roberts backs Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe to 'light up South Africa' for the British and Irish Lions this summer. The South African...
