United Rugby Championship Round 7 Wrap Up By Simon Thomas
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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...
Goodman eager to renew acquaintances with Munster a decade on
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster have dominated this rivalry for over a decade now but the last meeting between the sides was Munster’s URC semi-final win at the same Lansdowne Road address last May and Goodman doesn’t...
Round 4 United Rugby Championship Previews
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of Round 4 of the BKT United Rugby Championship journalist Simon Thomas provides his Previews. Zebre Parma v Hollywoodbets Sharks 17.30 UK & IRE / 18:30 ITA / 19:30 SA, Friday While both teams...
Andrew Conway Retires From Professional Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrew Conway has today confirmed that he will retire from professional rugby with immediate effect. Read his statement below. Andrew Conway Statement Unfortunately, I have been advised to retire...
Ferris Hails Munster’s Revival that Spurred Title Success
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStephen Ferris says Munster deserve major credit for going from being written off as the worst Irish province a year ago to now being the side that everyone is chasing in the BKT United Rugby Championship. The...
Keith Earls Confirms His Retirement From Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKeith Earls has today confirmed his retirement from rugby with immediate effect, bringing the curtain down on a stellar and inspirational career with Munster and Ireland. The 36-year-old calls time...
Munster Head Coach Graham Rowntree Signs New Contract
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Head Coach Graham Rowntree has signed a two-year contract extension to stay at the province until at least 2026. In his first season as Head Coach...
