BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...
Looking Back: Leinster v Stade Francais
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the beginning, Stade Francais was something of a stumbling block for Leinster. This was back when French clubs were the dominant force in the Heineken Cup as Toulouse (1996) and Brive (1997) captured...
Injured O’Brien Ruled Out Of Six Nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA neck injury will keep Jimmy O’Brien out of Ireland’s upcoming Guinness Six Nations campaign, a Leinster injury update has revealed. It is a second quick-fire injury blow for Ireland in the...
Musgrave Park Renamed Virgin Media Park
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby are delighted to announce a new partnership with Virgin Media, which will see the province’s Cork home, Musgrave Park, renamed as Virgin Media Park. The new naming rights sponsorship...
Munster must win ‘all-or-nothing’ clash in Toulon
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCoach praises development of Jack Crowley, whose importance is growing as Joey Carbery nears departure It’s January and it’s the Champions Cup, so in time-honoured fashion Munster’s hopes...
Last-chance saloon for some Champions Cup clubs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFor some clubs in the Investec Champions Cup, this weekend’s Round 3 is the last-chance saloon already. For others, it’s a crucial match in the push for a home tie in the Round of...
United Rugby Championship Disciplinary Decision: Byron Ralston
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBYRON RALSTON - THREE WEEK BAN The Disciplinary process related to Byron Ralston citing in the United Rugby Championship Round 9 game against...
Tomos Williams to depart Cardiff at end of season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales scrum-half Tomos Williams will leave Cardiff Rugby at the end of the season to join Gloucester. Williams has spent the past 11 seasons at the Arms Park, having progressed through the club’s...
Joey Carbery To Depart Munster Rugby At End Of Season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby can confirm that Joey Carbery has made the decision to depart the province for a new playing opportunity outside of Ireland at the end of the current campaign. Now in his sixth season at...
Preparations Continue For Toulon - Munster Squad Update
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad are continuing preparations at the HPC ahead of Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against RC Toulon at Stade Felix Mayol (3.15pm Irish time). On the injury front, the availability...
