PRO 14 Irish Derbies Review Plus TOTW
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis weekend we saw two Irish derbies in the Guinness Pro 14 competition and here is how they both played out. Connacht vs Munster Munster survived a late onslaught to hold on for...
Leo Cullen throws a curveball with Ross Byrne's positional switch
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving slipped to their first defeat of the PRO14 campaign against Connacht last week, Leinster have made an intriguing change ahead of their clash against Ulster this weekend with flyhalf Ross Byrne selected...
Bad news for Ringrose - Leinster injury update
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and Leinster centre Garry Ringrose is having a frustrating time of things on the injury front as his jaw issues surfaced again during his side’s latest victory – over Northampton Saints...
'Accidental collision' - Pierre Brousset's decision not to punish Tom Wood leaves fans puzzled
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster marched to a 35-19 victory over Northampton Saints in their second Champions Cup game of the 2020/21 season. Leo Cullen's men were made to work hard for their win by a largely changed...
Leinster Overcome Injury Setbacks To Put Saints Away
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeinster were far from their best but did enough to pick up another Heineken Champions Cup bonus point win, seeing off an under-strength Northampton Saints 35-19 at the RDS. It was a tighter contest than...
Leinster are made to work against gutsy Saints
5 years ago by UltimateRugbyLeinster 35 Northampton SaintS 19 Leinster were tested by a spirited Saints side, but ultimately got the job done The first half was entertaining as both sides played with good speed...
Stats and Facts ahead of round one of the Champions and Challenge Cup Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the kick-off of the new European season, we take a look at the stats and facts from the Champions cup and Challenge Cup. Champions Cup: • There are nine tournament...
Ireland v Scotland: Top Five Players
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland finished third in the inaugural Autumn Nations Cup, following a 31-16 victory over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Keith Earls scored two tries to move past Tommy Bowe to...
Earls double guides Ireland to a comprehensive win
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKieth Earls scored a brace while Cian Healy also got the scoreboard as Ireland finished 2020 on a high with a 31-16 triumph over Scotland. The win saw Andy Farrell's men secure third place in the...
Earls double helps Ireland claim third place
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyIreland claimed third place in the Autumn Nations Cup courtesy of a 31-16 victory over Scotland in Dublin, with Keith Earls scoring two tries and Cian Healy one.
