Aki and Carty return to face Scarlets
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht head coach Pete Wilkins has made two changes to his starting XV for tomorrow’s United Rugby Championship clash away to the Scarlets in Llanelli (k/o 7.35pm). Bundee Aki comes straight...
Wales star Owen Watkin loving his leading role
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Watkin is relishing his new found responsibility for club and country as he sets his sights on a major career milestone. The Ospreys centre started both Tests on Wales’ summer tour...
July Tests: How each nation fared - RSA vs IRE
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the summer tours finally over after the end of Scotland’s marathon season last weekend, we look back at how the EPCR nations fared in their various Tests around the globe. Ireland’s...
Farrell is "more than fully confident" in Caelan Doris' ability as captain.
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA hot winters day out in Durban as the dust settles on Irelands team announcement, which included the revelation that Peter O’Mahony has been dropped to the bench as 26-year-old Caelan Doris takes...
South Africa vs Ireland: A look at the scrum-half battle
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Irish have officially named their team set to take on the Springboks in their second test on Saturday. All eyes will ascend on Kings Parks stadium for the final game of the two-game series. Bragging...
de Allende focused on getting the job done in Durbs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok centre Damian de Allende, who will set the new SA record as the most capped centre pairing with Jesse Kriel, said the record had no significance for him going into the series decider against...
Sheehan set to miss second test against Springboks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland hooker Dan Sheehan will miss the second Test against world champions South Africa in Durban on Saturday, a member of the touring party told media on Monday. “Dan suffered a serious knee...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face South Africa In Pretoria
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad to face South Africa in Saturday’s first Test at Loftus Versfeld Stadium (Kick-off 5pm local time/4pm Irish time, live on Sky Sports...
Aki And Wafer Win Player Of The Year
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBundee Aki and Aoife Wafer were voted the Players’ Players of the Year at the annual Rugby Player Ireland Awards ceremony in Dublin tonight. Following a fine campaign,...
Connacht squad to face Munster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Head Coach Pete Wilkins has named his side for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship interpro with Munster (k/o 5.15pm). There are three enforced changes from the starting team...
