Leinster hunt second victory over Connacht with home-ground advantage
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter snatching an away victory in the first leg of the Round of 16, Leinster make their way back home to the Aviva Stadium to face fellow Irish outfit Connacht in the return fixture. Leo...
Stats & Facts: Champions Round of 16, second leg
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at the stats and facts ahead of the weekend's round of 16 second leg fixtures. LEINSTER v CONNACHT Leinster Rugby won 26-21 in their Round of 16 – 1st Leg clash...
How the Champions Cup quarter-finals work and how things stand ahead of the second leg
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the decisive second leg matches in the Champions Cup Round of 16, we take a look at how things stand in the respective ties and how the quarter-finals will work. For the first time in...
Champions Cup: Current Individual Stats Leaders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the first leg of the Round of 16 done and dusted, we take a look at the current individual stats leaders in the 2021-22 Champions Cup competition. As things stand, Racing 92 and Leicester are leading...
Champions Cup: The Irish Fixtures
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht vs Leinster: The Sportsground will play host to another juicy Irish derby this weekend when the dark green jerseys of Connacht once again clash with the blue of the mighty Leinster. Leinster...
Ryan Baird, James Ryan ruled out Ireland's Six Nations finale
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland squad returned to Dublin on Saturday evening following the victory over England at Twickenham and reassembled at Carton House on Sunday evening. Locks James Ryan and Ryan Baird have...
Ireland Squad Update: Henderson Returns, Loughman Gets First Call-up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland squad has reassembled at Carton House following last week’s Open Session at Aviva Stadium and a number of players featuring for their provinces in URC fixtures at the weekend. Ulster...
Ireland name 27-man squad for two-day camp in Dublin
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland squad commence preparations for the final two rounds of the Six Nations and have retained 27 players for a two-day camp in Dublin, which includes an open session in the Aviva Stadium. Due...
Ireland Squad Update: Tom O’Toole Ruled out with Hamstring Strain
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have confirmed Tom O’Toole suffered a hamstring strain during Ulster’s URC win over the Dragons at Rodney Parade on Sunday afternoon and will miss the clash against Italy. O’Toole...
Leinster wing duo added to Ireland squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell has called Leinster pair James Lowe and Jimmy O’Brien into the Ireland squad ahead of their Six Nations match against Italy. Lowe made his return...
