Ulster ready for Toulouse in sold-out clash at Kingspan Stadium
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDan McFarland has named his Ulster team to face French giants and Pool 2 opponents, Toulouse, in Round 3 of the Investec Champions Cup group stage. On a weekend that sees Ulster Rugby mark...
‘A thing of beauty’ - Analysing the mighty mauls that produce so many tries in the BKT URC
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but there’s no doubting just what a potent weapon the driving lineout maul is in the BKT URC. We have all seen the routine. A penalty is awarded, a team...
Aki And Fryday Named Guinness Rugby Writers Players Of The Year
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyToday, Ireland and Connacht centre, Bundee Aki and ex-Ireland captain and Exeter Chiefs Lock, Nichola Fryday have been named the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Men’s and Women’s 15s Players...
BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...
Looking Back: Leinster v Stade Francais
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the beginning, Stade Francais was something of a stumbling block for Leinster. This was back when French clubs were the dominant force in the Heineken Cup as Toulouse (1996) and Brive (1997) captured...
Injured O’Brien Ruled Out Of Six Nations
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA neck injury will keep Jimmy O’Brien out of Ireland’s upcoming Guinness Six Nations campaign, a Leinster injury update has revealed. It is a second quick-fire injury blow for Ireland in the...
Last-chance saloon for some Champions Cup clubs
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor some clubs in the Investec Champions Cup, this weekend’s Round 3 is the last-chance saloon already. For others, it’s a crucial match in the push for a home tie in the Round of...
Jimmy O'Brien to miss a number of months with a neck injury
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup Pool 4 match against Stade Francais in Aviva Stadium. (KO: 5:30pm, live on RTÉ2...
How the Irish provinces can progress in the champions cup
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPool 1 Next match – Lyon v Connacht, Matmut Stadium de Gerland, Saturday 1pm There is a sorry look to the table from a Connacht point of view with just one try bonus point from two games...
Impressive Bonus Point Win Sees Wolfhounds Topple Edinburgh
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe five-try Wolfhounds knocked Edinburgh Rugby off the top of the Celtic Challenge table, with Aoife Wafer touching down twice in a 27-17 bonus point victory for Neill Alcorn’s side. CELTIC...
