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Peter O’Mahony Steps Down After Over 10 Years As Munster Captain

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby can confirm that Peter O’Mahony has made the decision to step down as squad captain after over 10 years leading the province. O’Mahony first captained Munster in a competitive...

Tireless Tongan Timani Loving Life In Wales As He Posts Season's Best In BKT URC

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Having just posted season’s best figures in the BKT URC, Lopeti Timani is clearly thriving in his new role at Cardiff Rugby.   The official stats show the tireless Tongan made a remarkable...

Confident Leinster may have the upper hand against Munster

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster and Leinster are back in interprovincial action at the Aviva stadium this weekend. Munster are going into the game off the back of a tough encounter in challenging conditions against the Stormers,...

Ulster defence coach Jonny Bell expects 'massive challenge' against Glasgow Warriors

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

JONNY Bell has been preparing his side for its toughest test in this year's United Rugby Championship campaign as they face Glasgow Warriors across the water this week in Scotstoun. Bell, Ulster's defence...

On this day in 2015: Eddie Jones appointed England’s first overseas head coach

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Australian succeeded Stuart Lancaster following England’s woeful Rugby World Cup campaign. Eddie Jones was announced as England’s first ever overseas rugby union head coach on this day...

Munster beat DHL Stormers in repeat of last season's final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Academy lock Edwin Edogbo's second try in five starts steered Munster to a hard-earned 10-3 win over the DHL Stormers at a rain-soaked Thomond Park. Ireland stars Peter O'Mahony, Tadhg Beirne and Conor...

Bleak Vodacom URC weekend for South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Difficult conditions, a lack of discipline and a little bit of unluckiness were part of the mix as all four South African teams came up short in the fifth round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship...

Munster Side To Face Stormers

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Munster team has been named for Saturday’s URC clash against Stormers at Thomond Park (5.15pm). There are four changes to the side beaten by Ulster in Belfast last week. Munster captain Peter...

Zas reaches DHL Stormers half century

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wing Leolin Zas will play his 50th match for the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Munster on Saturday. The prolific finisher, who has scored 25 tries in his 49 games...