Fergus McFadden Retires
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an impressive tally of 184 caps for Leinster and 33 caps for Ireland, utility back Fergus McFadden has announced that he will retire from the game at the end of the 2020 season. "They...
Lions Tour In Jeopardy? Possible Warren Gatland Replacements
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe shadow that the COVID-19 virus has cast across the rugby world has left it shrouded in uncertainty. One of the bleakest results arising out of the unfortunate situation is the question mark over the...
Ireland back McFadden retires: 'It's been a dream come true'
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFergus McFadden played in a World Cup and six Six Nations campaigns, twice conquering Europe with Leinster, but the time has come to retire. Ireland back Fergus McFadden has revealed he...
Leo Cullen: Games behind closed doors 'better than nothing'
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyLeo Cullen has warned that other sports will return to play before rugby can pick up where it left off last month.
The PRO14 Consider Radical End To The Season - Report
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe PRO14 are considering drawing its season to an end with a single match between conference leaders Leinster and Edinburgh. The global pandemic has left the competition on hold...
Could Other Nations Follow New Zealand In Launching Or Re-Launching International 'A' Teams?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Tuesday, New Zealand Rugby revealed that there will be a new high-performance team that will assemble this year and undertake a mini-tour of Northern Hemisphere venues. The new side dubbed the...
Leinster thrash Glasgow Warriors in 2019 final rematch
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRyan Baird and Dave Kearney both scored hat-tricks as Conference A leaders Leinster routed Glasgow Warriors on Friday. Leinster ran in nine tries as they thrashed Glasgow Warriors...
Cullen backs Sexton to prove worth as Ireland captain
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyLeo Cullen insists Johnny Sexton will prove his worth as Ireland captain, and has backed his out-half to come back stronger after last Sunday’s Six Nations defeat to England.
Leinster set new Pro14 record with victory over Ospreys
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster became the first Pro14 side to win their first 12 league matches of a season after they overcame Ospreys on Friday. Leinster set a new Pro14 record as they claimed a 12th straight win to maintain...
O’Briens Combine In The Centre For Leinster
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeinster head coach Leo Cullen has made eight personnel changes and one positional switch for Friday’s GUINNESS PRO14 clash with the Ospreys at the Gnoll (kick-off 7.35pm). With Ronan Kelleher on...
