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Confident Leinster may have the upper hand against Munster

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year 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...

Three more years for Dillyn Leyds!

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The South African winger, capable of also playing at full-back or at midfield - and even scoring -, recently extended his commitment with the Club for three more seasons! Arriving in the 2020 off-season,...

Belfast holds key to Emirates Lions hot streak

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a rough start to the season, the unheralded Emirates Lions have rediscovered their roar and are licking their lips at the prospect of returning to South Africa with the prize scalp of Ulster in Belfast.   Winless...