Preview: Leinster face familiar foes in blockbuster semi-final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen Leinster Rugby clash with Stade Toulousain in the Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, the two sides will be meeting for the 13th time in the competition. Only...
Chris Ashton apologises to James Lowe after bad mouthing the Irish winger
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChris Ashton labelled James Lowe as "too big, too heavy, too slow" while working as a tv pundit after the England v Ireland test at twickenham in 2020. It was James Lowe's second international appearance. "He...
James Lowe: Stade Toulousain semi as big as it gets
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby wing James Lowe has described Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup semi-final against Stade Toulousain “as big as it gets”, with the combined nine-time winners of the competition...
Anglo-Irish rivalry at its best: Leicester vs Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA great Anglo-Irish clash is set for Welford Road as the Premiership log-leaders lock horns with the number one side in the URC. Leinster were impressive in their Round of 16 2nd Leg as...
James Ryan returns from injury for Leicester clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster head coach Leo Cullen has named his Leinster Rugby team to take on Leicester Tigers in the last eight of the Heineken Champions Cup tomorrow (KO 5.30pm – LIVE on BT Sport). It’s...
11 Facts ahead of the Champions Cup quarter-finals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Champions Cup quarter-finals kick off this weekend with Munster hosting Toulouse at the Aviva Stadium in the opening game on Saturday. The all-French clash between La Rochelle and Montpellier...
Champions Cup Team of the Week - Round of 16
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a thrilling weekend of action and many games still in the balance ahead of the second round of the double headers we present the Ultimate Rugby's Team of the Week. 1. Bevan Rodd - Sale Sharks 2....
James Lowe scores FOUR to send Leinster into the Champions Cup quarter-finals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster are through to the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup after a comprehensive 56-20 (82-41 on aggregate) victory over Connacht. Leo Cullen's charges will face either Leicester Tigers or...
Leinster boosted by two returning Irish Internationals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Head coach Leo Cullen has named his side to take on Connacht Rugby in the second leg of the Champions Cup Round of 16 tomorrow (KO 5.30pm). Cullen has made three changes to the side with...
Champions Cup: The Irish Fixtures
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht vs Leinster: The Sportsground will play host to another juicy Irish derby this weekend when the dark green jerseys of Connacht once again clash with the blue of the mighty Leinster. Leinster...
