Team News: Munster Side To Face RC Toulon
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against RC Toulon at Stade Felix Mayol (3.15pm Irish time, live on TNT Sports). Almost 20,000 tickets have already been...
‘A thing of beauty’ - Analysing the mighty mauls that produce so many tries in the BKT URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but there’s no doubting just what a potent weapon the driving lineout maul is in the BKT URC. We have all seen the routine. A penalty is awarded, a team...
Aki And Fryday Named Guinness Rugby Writers Players Of The Year
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToday, Ireland and Connacht centre, Bundee Aki and ex-Ireland captain and Exeter Chiefs Lock, Nichola Fryday have been named the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Men’s and Women’s 15s Players...
BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...
Looking Back: Leinster v Stade Francais
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the beginning, Stade Francais was something of a stumbling block for Leinster. This was back when French clubs were the dominant force in the Heineken Cup as Toulouse (1996) and Brive (1997) captured...
Injured O’Brien Ruled Out Of Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA neck injury will keep Jimmy O’Brien out of Ireland’s upcoming Guinness Six Nations campaign, a Leinster injury update has revealed. It is a second quick-fire injury blow for Ireland in the...
Musgrave Park Renamed Virgin Media Park
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby are delighted to announce a new partnership with Virgin Media, which will see the province’s Cork home, Musgrave Park, renamed as Virgin Media Park. The new naming rights sponsorship...
Munster must win ‘all-or-nothing’ clash in Toulon
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCoach praises development of Jack Crowley, whose importance is growing as Joey Carbery nears departure It’s January and it’s the Champions Cup, so in time-honoured fashion Munster’s hopes...
Last-chance saloon for some Champions Cup clubs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor some clubs in the Investec Champions Cup, this weekend’s Round 3 is the last-chance saloon already. For others, it’s a crucial match in the push for a home tie in the Round of...
United Rugby Championship Disciplinary Decision: Byron Ralston
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBYRON RALSTON - THREE WEEK BAN The Disciplinary process related to Byron Ralston citing in the United Rugby Championship Round 9 game against...
