Billy Twelvetrees to depart Kingsholm at the end of the season.
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter over 270 appearances in Cherry & White, club stalwart, Billy Twelvetrees, will embark on a new challenge at the conclusion of the 2022-23 season, bringing an end to his 11-year tenure at Kingsholm. Twelvetrees,...
How the Round 17 matches played out in the URC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster, Connacht and the Vodacom Bulls joined Leinster, the DHL Stormers, Ulster and Glasgow Warriors in the Final Eight with one round remaining. The Stormers saw their 19-game winning streak in Cape...
Dai Young And Toby Booth Ready For Huge Judgement Day Debut With So Much On The Line
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt will be a first taste of Judgement Day for both Dai Young and Toby Booth this weekend and what an initiation it’s going to be. The Welsh Shield and qualification for the Heineken Champions Cup...
Leo Cullen Issues Leinster Injury Report
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship regular season finale against Bulls in Loftus Versfeld (KO: 3pm Irish time – live...
Rieko Ioane signs 2027 contract extension with NZR, Blues and Auckland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRieko Ioane will build on his legacy with New Zealand Rugby after signing a four-year contract extension until 2027. The 59-Test All Black has also re-signed with the Blues in DHL Super Rugby Pacific...
Jacques Nienaber to join Leinster after RWC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby can this afternoon confirm that current South Africa Head Coach, Jacques Nienaber, will join the club after the Rugby World Cup later this year.Nienaber will replace current Senior Coach,...
So How Do You Beat Leinster? Alan Quinlan Attempts to Provide the Answer
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMany have tried but all have failed, with the Irish province unbeaten in 22 matches in the BKT United Rugby Championship and the Heineken Champions Cup. They have won 21 of those, with only BKT URC title...
Team Announcements: Lions vs Leinster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team to take on Emirates Lions in Round 17 of the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday afternoon, has been named by Leo Cullen (KO: 3pm Irish time – live on TG4, Premier Sports...
Ivan van Rooyen puts Glasgow loss down to experience
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLions head coach Ivan van Rooyen described his side’s 31-21 EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final defeat at Glasgow Warriors as a “learning experience”. He believes the South...