Munster hold off Zebre Parma fightback to claim win after first-half try blitz
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster moved back into play-off territory in the BKT United Rugby Championship after beating battling Zebre Parma 45-29 at Virgin Media Park on the back of five first-half tries. Academy talent Ruadhan...
RG Snyman set to return early from injury
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRG Snyman is in line for his first appearance of the season for Munster next week, after returning to full training with the province. Snyman, who hasn't played since undergoing shoulder/chest surgery...
Munster backs Crowley's temperament
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIT HAD BEEN billed as a big question for Andy Farrell ahead of this Six Nations but when it comes down to it, there’s not much doubt about who will be wearing Ireland’s number 10 shirt in Marseille...
Joey Carbery To Depart Munster Rugby At End Of Season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby can confirm that Joey Carbery has made the decision to depart the province for a new playing opportunity outside of Ireland at the end of the current campaign. Now in his sixth season at...
How the Irish provinces can progress in the champions cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPool 1 Next match – Lyon v Connacht, Matmut Stadium de Gerland, Saturday 1pm There is a sorry look to the table from a Connacht point of view with just one try bonus point from two games...
"Munster have 'no choice' but to win in Exeter"- Tadhg Bernie
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTADHG BEIRNE SAYS Munster have “no choice” but to win away at Exeter this weekend after kicking-off their Champions Cup campaign with a disappointing 17-17 draw against Bayonne. Graham...
United Rugby Championship Round 7 Wrap Up By Simon Thomas
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBOX OFFICE WALES HOPEFUL Wales fly-half contender Ioan Lloyd produced a “box office” display in the Scarlets’ 29-23 bonus point victory over Cardiff Rugby at a packed Arms Park. The...
World Cup-winning Boks add more sparkle & fizz to the URC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe one consistent among South Africa’s trio of BKT United Rugby Championship coaches in Jake White, John Plumtree and John Dobson, was the size of their smile in welcoming back their World Cup title-winning...
'I'm not rushing that' - Rowntree undecided on O'Mahony's successor as Munster captain
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAS MUNSTER HEAD into one of the busiest and most important fixture blocks of the season, Graham Rowntree finds himself facing one of the biggest decisions of his coaching career to date. With Peter O’Mahony...
Peter O’Mahony Steps Down After Over 10 Years As Munster Captain
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster 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...