Ben O’Donnell set for Connacht debut
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen O’Donnell is in line to make his Connacht debut in tomorrow’s Guinness PRO14 interpro with Leinster at the RDS Arena (k/o 7.35pm). The former World Sevens Player of the Year nominee joined...
Scott Robertson's All Black Debut
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen Wallaby fullback Matt Burke launched the ball high in the air at Lancaster Park, heralding the commencement of the 1998 Bledisloe Cup, the young face of Scott Robertson looked on from the sidelines,...
On This Day in 1999, Australia win their third Rugby World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby21-years-ago today, Australia won the Rugby World Cup for the second time. The Wallabies beat France 35-12 in the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. Matt Burke slotted seven penalties...
One Year Ago Today: England 12-32 South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne Year ago today, South Africa dominated England to match New Zealand's tally of lifting the Webb Ellis Cup for a third time. Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe kicked England when they were down and...
Pro14 | Munster v Connacht line ups and preview
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second Irish derby of the weekend pits Munster against Connacht at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Connacht lurk two spots below Johann van Graan’s men who will be hoping...
Connacht Squad Update
3 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsFollowing the end of week 4 of pre-season training, the Connacht management team have issued the following squad update. Jonny Murphy (head), Matthew Burke (thigh), Finlay Bealham (ankle), Kieran Marmion...
Connacht Squad Update: Friday 24th July
3 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyFollowing the end of week 4 of pre-season training, the Connacht management team have issued the following squad update. Jonny Murphy (head), Matthew Burke (thigh), Finlay Bealham (ankle), Kieran...
The day Scott "Razor" Robertson became an All Black
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen Wallaby fullback Matt Burke launched the ball high in the air at Lancaster Park, heralding the commencement of the 1998 Bledisloe Cup, the young face of Scott Robertson looked on from the sidelines,...
England the latest favourites to suffer final shock
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland's shock loss in the Rugby World Cup final was not the first occasion when a showpiece went dramatically against expectations. England went into the Rugby World Cup final...
England favourites for glory against Springboks, but shocks happen in finals
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will be confident ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup final, but their great display against New Zealand is no guarantee of success. England were stunning winners against...
