Monday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Le Bourgeois re-signs for Bedford Blues Bedford Blues have announced that captain Michael Le Bourgeois has put pen to paper on a brand new deal that will keep him at Goldington Road until 2020. Le...
Schmidt adds three to Ireland Six Nations squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA number of players had been added to the Ireland squad as preparations continue for the NatWest 6 Nations match against Wales in Aviva Stadium on Saturday. The squad reassembled at their Carton House...
Team of the Weekend
8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Gregory Fichten - Montpellier The French loosehead prop was one of the standout performers in an impressive Montpellier forward pack this weekend as his side secured victory over...
Champions Cup Round 5 Tips & Preview
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe January games in the Champions Cup are definitely my favourite, simply because everyone has something to play for. Every team is desperate for victory - The pool leaders are seeking vital for bonus...
Team of the Weekend - Champions Cup
8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Beno Obano - Bath The Bath loosehead played a crucial role in his side's narrow margin defeat of Toulon this weekend. He was rock solid in defence, making 13 tackles some of which coming at...
Six-try Ulster crush Harlequins to keep up European Champions Cup hopes
8 years ago by The Guardian• John Cooney scores 27 points as 52-24 win consolidates second spot• Joy Neville becomes first woman to referee European club fixtureUlster stayed in the race for European Champions Cup qualification...
Team of the Weekend - Champions Cup
8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Danny Priso - La Rochelle Priso was instrumental in La Rochelle's energetic win over Wasps. Priso was a beast at scrum time and constantly put his opposite number under...
Solid Ulster eliminate Harlequins with impressive show of strength in the snow
8 years ago by The Guardian• Harlequins 5-17 Ulster• Away win means Quins are knocked out and Ulster’s hopes are revivedIn the midst of a blizzard Harlequins’ European hopes were blown away. They were outthought and outfought...
Highlights: Ulster v Connacht
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster ran out 16-8 victors over Connacht in tonight's PRO14 clash at The Kingspan Stadium. Both sides got off to slow starts with the game remaining scoreless until John Cooney broke the deadlock in the...
PRO14: Team of the Week
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOx Nche The powerful loosehead caused absolute destruction on the park for the Cheetahs today. He managed to carry the ball 4 times whilst he was on the field for a total gain of 17m. He made 7 bone-crunching...
