Scarlets vs. Munster Top Performers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRhys Patchell The Wales fly-half was introduced with 26 minutes remaining in the close encounter at the Parc y Scarlets and helped his side earn victory in a close fought battle. Patchell pinged...
Five Must Watch Games this Weekend
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Six Nations on bye this weekend we take a look at 5 fixtures to get your rugby fix. Bristol v Gloucester - Friday at 7:45pm (UK Time) Expect fireworks this Friday...
Rory Scannell To Become Youngest Member Of Munster’s 100-Cap Club
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Munster team has been announced for Saturday evening’s GUINNESS PRO14 encounter with the Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets (kick-off 5pm), which is a repeat of the 2017 Championship final. Billy Holland...
Halfpenny kicks 11 points on return as Scarlets rout Cheetahs
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Scarlets ran in six tries to mark Leigh Halfpenny's long-awaited return with a 43-21 thrashing of the Cheetahs in Pro14 on Sunday. Leigh Halfpenny contributed 11 points on...
Wales U20 make 5 changes
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales Under-20s head coach Gareth Williams has made five changes to his squad as they prepare to meet England on Friday night. Wales have so far played both games of the Championship on foreign soil,...
Ulster Confirm First Senior Contracts For Academy Trio
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster Rugby have confirmed that Academy players Eric O’Sullivan, Michael Lowry and James Hume have secured their first senior contracts. All three are affiliated to Banbridge Rugby Club and signed...
PRO14 Round 15 Highlights: Benetton v Scarlets
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA fantastic victory for Benetton as they climb up the PRO14 log. A back and forth start to the game saw Scarlets take a 5-12 lead into the break but the Italians started the second half the strongest with...
Leinster withstand Zebre test as Connacht claim big win
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyZebre put on a spirited showing but ultimately fell short against Pro14 heavyweights Leinster. Leinster ultimately withstood a spirited Zebre to win 40-24 and go 22 points clear at the top of...
Leinster Hand McGrath And Porter Starting Roles For Viadana Trip
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeinster head coach Leo Cullen has made seven personnel changes and two positional switches to his team to play Zebre at Stadio Luigi Zaffanella in Viadana on Saturday afternoon (kick-off 3.30pm local...
Leigh Halfpenny’s chances of facing England suffer setback
7 years ago by The Guardian• Full-back ruled out of Scarlets action this weekend• Wales still hoping 30-year-old will be available against EnglandThe Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny’s chances of facing England in the Guinness...
