Rob Russell rugby player
Rob Russell rugby player

Rob Russell

13th Jan 1999 1.83m/91kg Fullback

Match Preview: Munster v Leinster

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster’s new Kiwi centre Alex Nankivell is anticipating a very special atmosphere as he looks ahead to his first derby against Leinster. The 27-year-old has made a big impact since coming...

Leinster name their side to face Munster on Tuesday

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Garry Ringrose captains the team, in a lineup that sees seven of the players who started last month’s win between the two sides in Aviva Stadium feature once more. Hugo Keenan, Jordan Larmour and...

Match Preview: Connacht Rugby v Leinster Rugby

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland wing Mack Hansen makes his first appearance of the season for Connacht among seven changes from the side beaten 53-27 by the Bulls in Pretoria last weekend. Head coach Pete Wilkins commented:...

Leinster gear up for Connacht

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Connacht in Round 7 of the United Rugby Championship tomorrow evening in The Sportsground has been named by Head Coach...

LEINSTER V MUNSTER – AN AVIVA STADIUM HISTORY

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Since the Aviva Stadium was officially opened in 2010, Leinster and Munster have gone toe-to-toe 14 times. Leinster have won eleven and lost three to their southern rivals. But, the most recent renewal...

Leo Cullen Announces 23 to Face Dragons RFC

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Sheehan captains the team for the first time, in a line-up that includes five members of Ireland’s Rugby World Cup squad.Ciarán Frawley starts at full-back, with Tommy O’Brien and...

Match Preview: Leinster v Edinburgh Rugby

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh welcome back Scotland stars Duhan van der Merwe and Pierre Schoeman for their trip to the RDS as they look to make it three from three in the BKT URC. Fellow World Cup squad member Luke Crosbie...

Leinster team named to face Edinburgh in Round 3 of the URC

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

James Culhane replaces Rhys Ruddock in the only change to the starting XV The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Edinburgh Rugby in Round 3 of the BKT United Rugby Championship...

United Rugby Championship Round 2 Wrap-Up

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff boss grateful to World Cup crew Cardiff coach Matt Sherratt had said a big thank you to his Wales World Cup contingent for stepping up to help extend a remarkable winning run against the Dragons. Tomos...

Stormers fly SA flag on a tough weekend in the URC

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The DHL Stormers were the only South African side to come away with a victory in the second round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend, as the Emirates Lions, Hollywoodbets Sharks and...