Connacht squad named for 2024 opener with Munster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht matchday 23 has been named for Monday’s New Year’s Day clash with Munster at a sold-out Sportsground (k/o 3pm). There are six changes from the side that started the narrow loss...
Match Preview: Leinster vs Ulster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look ahead to Ulster's first match of 2024, as Dan McFarland's side face a trip to the RDS Arena to take on Leinster Rugby in Round 9 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. Ulster hope to...
Leinster injury update
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update after the St Stephen’s Day BKT United Rugby Championship win over Munster Rugby in Thomond Park. While Jamison Gibson-Park missed...
Squad Update | Munster Prepare For Connacht Clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad started preparations at the HPC today ahead of our New Year’s Day clash against Connacht at The Sportsground (3pm). On the injury font following the Leinster match, Academy lock...
Razor-sharp Venter finds cutting edge
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe son of a Springbok great, Andre-Hugo Venter is writing his own story in a breakthrough year for the DHL Stormers. Venter has celebrated the festive season with some excellent performances...
Injuries pile up for Munster as they look to short-term cover
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster may consider getting short-term injury cover in on the back of Tuesday’s attritional URC defeat to Leinster. The province went into the game dealing with a number of injury concerns and...
United Rugby Championship Match Official Announcement Round 9
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match official appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 9 derbies have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30 Benetton...
United Rugby Championship Stats Round 8
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an exciting weekend of the United Rugby Championship, URC StatMaster has identified the top players from R8 along with the overall top team and player performances from the league so far. Carries:...
Top Performers: Munster vs Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Reigning URC Champions were defeated 3-9 at home against fellow Irish rivals, Leinster. This matchup never disappoints, however, the wet, windy and rainy weather definitely influenced the low scoreline...
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...
