URC Round 17 Preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby v Munster Rugby. Friday 7.35pm The first of two sell-outs in the BKT URC this weekend, with a capacity crowd of 7,774 set to watch this meeting between two in-form teams at Hive...
Jack O’Donoghue Set For 200th Munster Appearance
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday’s United Rugby Championship Round 17 clash with Edinburgh at Hive Stadium will see Jack O’Donoghue make his 200th appearance for the province. In doing so, the Waterford man will become...
Springbok legend closes curtains on illustrious career
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an illustrious abd much decorated rugby career, former Springbok scrum-half Ruan Pienaar will take to the field for the final time for his beloved Toyota Cheetahs side in the SA Cup derby against...
Ulster Rugby 2023/24 leavers confirmed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt this Saturday’s Interpro fixture versus Leinster (KO 7 35pm), the club will thank the nine players, with a combined 420 caps of service, departing the province at the end of this season. Supporters...
EPCR finals match officials announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMatthew Carley and Mathieu Raynal to referee 2024 London finals England’s Matthew Carley and Mathieu Raynal of France will referee the 2024 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge...
Healy’s love of the game still driving him on
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt says much about the longevity of Cian Healy’s career that his Leinster Rugby debut came against a team that no longer exists. That was way back in May 2007 when he came on as a replacement...
Munster squad update as they prepare for Edinburgh
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad have started preparations at the HPC ahead of Friday’s URC Round 17 clash against Edinburgh at the Hive Stadium (7.35pm, live on TG4 & Premier Sports). Saturday’s bonus-point...
Ireland U-20 Coaching Team Confirmed For World Rugby U-20 Championship
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU is today pleased to confirm the Ireland Under-20 Men’s coaching team for this summer’s World Rugby Under-20 Championship in South Africa. Following Richie Murphy’s permanent...
A story of "Real Champs" vs "People's Champs" Part 2: A Cold War
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIf you have not read part one this story, stop right now, and go find it. If you were with this us last time, then you will have gotten to know of the rise of the “People’s Champs”. The...
Baby Blacks win the U20 Rugby Championship
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealand Baby Blacks are the inaugural Rugby Championship U20 champions after beating Australia’s Junior Wallabies 36-25 at Queensland’s Sunshine Coast Stadium on...
