The remarkable story of Tadhg Beirne
8 years ago by Rugby WorldTadhg Beirne nearly quit rugby two years ago, now he’s been called up by Ireland. He talks through his incredible journeyRed alert: Tadhg Beirne scores a try for the Scarlets (Getty Images)Tadhg Beirne...
Two uncapped players included in Ireland squad for Australia
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head Coach Joe Schmidt has named a 32-man squad to tour Australia next month in a three-match Test series against the Wallabies. Uncapped duo Ross Byrne and Tadhg Beirne have been included...
Five uncapped players that should be included in Ireland's tour to Australia
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Ireland winning the Grand Slam, Leinster flying high in Europe, Ulster securing Champions Cup rugby next season and Munster reaching two semi-finals, it certainly has not been a bad year so far for...
PRO14 Quarter-final Highlights: Scarlets v Cheetahs
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets ran out 43-8 victors over Cheetahs in this evening's PRO14 quarter-final clash at Parc Y Scarlets. The home side dominated throughout, playing some beautifully fluid attacking rugby. Special mentions...
PRO14 Highlights: Dragons v Scarlets
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScores from Ryan Elias, a brace from Tadhg Beirne, a penalty try and a try from Steff Evans contributed to a resounding 33-8 victory for Scarlets at the Principality Stadium. Dragons frustrated the Scarlets...
Grobler to leave Munster for Gloucester
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby have confirmed that South African lock forward Gerbrandt Grobler will leave the province at the end of the current season. The former Racing 92 man has impressed over the last few months...
Champions Cup Highlights: Leinster Rugby v Scarlets (SF)
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster utterly demolished Scarlets in this European Champions Cup Semi-Final and deserved the victory as the 38-16 scoreline suggests. James Ryan opened the try scoring inside 10 minutes and from here...
Leinster take Ireland’s assault on European rugby to new heights | Michael Aylwin
8 years ago by The GuardianLeo Cullen’s side’s dominance over Scarlets was total, and an all-Ireland final against Munster now feels inevitable – and highly appropriateThe grip of the Irish on European rugby tightens ever...
Leinster vs Scarlets: Player Ratings
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rob Kearney – 7/10 Good kicking out of hand in the first half. Was comfortable under the high ball and was unlucky not to get in for a try in the 2nd period. Fergus McFadden...
Champions Cup: Semi-Final Team Tracker
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheck out the team line-ups for this weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals with the action kicking off in Dublin on Saturday as Leinster host Scarlets before Munster travel to Bordeaux to face Racing 92...
