Connacht vs Ulster: the coaches have their say
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first of the two Irish derbies will play out at The Sportsground this evening when Connacht host Ulster. Connacht are coming off a good victory over Benetton (38-19) on 3 December while Ulster...
Leicester & Gloucester gear up to honour the Slater Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere will be a buzz around Welford Road with weekend as the first instalment of the Slater Cup is set to play out. Leicester will be coming off a loss against Clermont in the Champions Cup (23-16)...
Skivington names team for Slater Cup challenge
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby head coach George Skivington has picked an experienced 23 to travel to Mattioli Woods Welford Road in the Gallagher Premiership tomorrow afternoon. After resting a number of players...
Antoine Frisch has sights set on Irish jersey
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrench-born Munster centre Antoine Frisch has made no secret of the fact that his goal is to turn out on the international arena in the Irish jersey. Frisch joined Munster from Bristol Bears this...
James Tracy forced to retire from rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby hooker James Tracy has this morning announced he has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds due to a neck injury he suffered in April 2022. Despite his...
Henry Walker suspended for three weeks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby hooker, Henry Walker, has been suspended for three weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing arising from the Cherry & Whites' Heineken Champions Cup, Round 2 match...
George Skivington lauds youngsters’ ‘fighting spirit’ at Leinster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby head coach George Skivington has praised his young side for their attitude in a bruising Heineken Champions Cup Round 2 defeat at Leinster Rugby. The Gallagher Premiership...
John Cooney and Dragons RFC Named As First-Ever Winners of United Rugby Championship Unity Awards
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster’s John Cooney and Dragons RFC can today be revealed as the first winners of the new URC Unity Awards. Ulster Rugby scrum-half Cooney picks up the The Difference Maker Award, while Dragons...
Squad Update | Munster Begin Preparations For Leinster Clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad started their preparations at the HPC today (Tuesday) ahead of the Interpro derby against Leinster on St Stephen’s Day at a sold-out Thomond Park (7.35pm). The majority...
Kieran Hallett to Join Melbourne Rebels for 2023 Super Rugby Season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU have announced Kieran Hallett has been placed in a coaching role with the Melbourne Rebels for the 2023 Super Rugby season. Kieran is a former Ireland U21 representative...
