Connacht beat Munster but win comes at a cost
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIRISH COACH Andy Farrell will anxiously await news on the extent of an injury picked up by winger Mack Hansen, which forced him off in the closing stages as Connacht ended a five-match losing run with...
Match Report: Munster 3 - Leinster 9
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGritty Leinster reclaimed top spot in the BKT United Rugby Championship by three penalties-to-one in torrential rain at Thomond Park on St Stephen’s evening. It took a pair of Harry Byrne penalties...
Match Preview: Munster v Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster’s new Kiwi centre Alex Nankivell is anticipating a very special atmosphere as he looks ahead to his first derby against Leinster. The 27-year-old has made a big impact since coming...
Oli Jager starts against Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are four personnel changes and one positional switch to the side that faced Exeter Chiefs last week with three Academy players in the 23-man squad. Tighthead prop Oli Jager makes his first start...
Munster Side To Face Exeter Chiefs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park (1pm, live on TNT Sports & ITV). There are six personnel changes and three positional...
Munster Side To Face Glasgow Warriors
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Friday’s sold-out URC clash against leaders Glasgow Warriors at Musgrave Park (7.35pm). There are three changes to the side that faced Leinster last week with...
Match Preview: Leinster v Munster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA 50,000-plus crowd is expected at the Aviva Stadium for this much-anticipated meeting between arch rivals who know each other so well. There will be a host of Ireland World Cup squad members on duty...
Munster Side To Face Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Saturday’s URC round six clash against Leinster at the Aviva Stadium (6.30pm, live on TG4). There are six changes to the side that beat Stormers last weekend. Stephen...
Munster Side To Face Ulster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster side has been named for our first Interpro derby of the season against Ulster in Belfast on Friday night (7.35pm, live on RTÉ). Hooker Diarmuid Barron captains Munster for the...
Match Preview: Munster v Dragons RFC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReigning champions Munster have made seven changes to the side that drew with Benetton out in Italy last week, with summer signings Alex Nankivell and Seán O’Brien making their first starts...
