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Brad Thorn recommits to Reds

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Rugby Union has confirmed Reds head coach Brad Thorn will remain at Ballymore through 2020.    Thorn’s contract extension will see him lead a world-class Reds coaching...

The PRO14 Playoff Race

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Conference A 1. Glasgow Warriors (71) 2. Munster (68) 3. Connacht (56) 4. Cardiff (52)   The top of the conference remains the same as pace setters Glasgow & Munster both won their matches...

"I thought it was a really good contest" - Leo Cullen post-match reaction to Treviso draw

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster head coach said he was a bit disappointed that Treviso to score a late try to claim a draw at the RDS but said neither side really deserved to win.   Credit: Leinster Rugby

Treviso snatch draw in thrilling Leinster clash

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Iliesa Ratuva Tavuyara touched down and Tommaso Allan converted with the last play of the game as Benetton Treviso held Leinster in Dublin.       Benetton Treviso retained their place...

Guinness PRO 14: Saturday Action

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cheetahs v Ospreys - 4:30 pm A must win game for the Welsh region as they travel to the Free State to face the Cheetahs. The Ospreys must win their remaining fixtures in order to stand a chance of qualification...

"He definitely got targeted against Scotland" - O'Driscoll is concerned about Sextons tendency to put his body on the line.

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brian O'Driscoll knows Ireland need Johnny Sexton to be fit and firing if they are to make an impact at the Rugby World Cup in Japan.       Ireland need a fully fit Johnny Sexton if...

Easter Schedule Confirmed For Ireland U-18 And U-19 Teams

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The traditional Easter window of fixtures for the Ireland Under-18 and Under-19 teams has been confirmed with three teams in action over the period. The Ireland Under-18 Schools side will travel to England...

WATCH: Bizarre new footage of Jacob Stockdale drop goes viral

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

One of the defining moments of Leinster and Ulster’s epic Champions Cup quarter-final clash was the drop over the line by Jacob Stockdale.

Ireland captain Best hopeful ankle injury is not season-ending

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland captain Rory Best is hopeful an ankle injury sustained in Ulster's European Champions Cup quarter-final defeat to Leinster will not end his season.     Best was on crutches and wearing...

Jack McGrath to switch to Ulster

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

IRFU contracted international prop Jack McGrath has decided to switch to Ulster from the start of the 2019/20 season, the club has today confirmed.   Commenting on his decision, Jack said: “This...