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Captain Caelan leading by example

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Captaincy is clearly agreeing with Caelan Doris for both club and country.   Over the summer, he skippered Ireland to a famous 25-24 victory over South Africa in the second Test in Durban.   Then,...

Gareth Davies to retire from international rugby

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Gareth Davies has confirmed he will retire from international rugby. His last appearance for Wales was the 36-35 win against the Queensland Reds in an uncapped fixture at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane...

All Blacks who represented Wellington and Waikato

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The penultimate round of the NPC is set to get underway this weekend. Bay of Plenty will lock horns with Canterbury in the days first semi-final. The final match of the day will take place between two...

Remembering Axel

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Today marks 8 years since we lost Anthony 'Axel' Foley.  He will forever be remebered by everyone in Munster and Irish rugby.  Axel.Alone He Stands.Today marks 8 years since...

Connacht Reveal Formula For Beating Leinster

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby coach Pete Wilkins has been outlining what it will take to inflict the first defeat of the season on league leaders Leinster Rugby.   Wilkins says his team need to be brave, positive...

URC Match Officials Round 5

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match officials appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 5 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below.   FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 Scarlets v Bulls Parc...

Leinster injury update

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Round 5 match against Connacht Rugby at Dexcom Stadium (KO: 7.35pm, live on TG4...

URC Round 4 Review

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

An “incredible” Croke Park occasion   Leinster Rugby remain the maximum men having secured their fourth successive bonus point victory on a record-breaking derby day at Croke Park.   The...

Mixed fortunes on the road for SA teams in URC

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was a weekend of mixed emotions for South Africa’s four franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, with the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions providing rays of light in their opening...

James Ryan 'excited' to play alongside RG Snyman

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The greatest occasions demand the greatest stage and James Ryan knows that it doesn’t get much bigger than Leinster vs Munster at Croke Park.   “It’s got to be right up there now...