Leinster in ‘best place’ ahead of Toulouse semi-final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby have never been better placed to overcome Stade Toulousain than in this season’s Heineken Champion Cup semi-finals on Saturday, according to No.8 Jack Conan. The Irish...
Quarter Final Kick-Off Times Confirmed for United Rugby Championship
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKick-off times, dates and broadcast details for the BKT United Rugby Championship Quarter-Finals have now been set for Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6. The 2023 BKT URC Play-Offs will kick off...
Women’s Six Nations: France vs Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance host Wales looking to set up a title decider against England in Round 4 in a pivotal TikTok Women’s Six Nations clash at the Stade des Alpes.Les Bleues are three wins from three after victories...
Women’s Six Nations Preview: Scotland vs Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland are still searching for their first win of the 2023 Women's Six Nations ahead of a Round 4 clash with an Italy side that will be flying high following their triumph over Ireland last week. The...
Women’s Six Nations Preview: Ireland vs England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head to Cork looking to make it four wins from four to set up a tilt at the Grand Slam on Super Saturday as they take on Ireland in the TikTok Women’s Six Nations.The Red Roses were on the...
Ed Byrne captains Leinster against Vodacom Bulls
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Vodacom Bulls in Round 18 of the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday afternoon, has been named (KO: 3pm Irish time –...
Red Roses name matchday 23 for TikTok Women’s Six Nations match against Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Simon Middleton has named his 23-player Red Roses matchday squad to take on Ireland at Musgrave Park, Cork (Saturday 22 April, kick-off 2.15pm and live on BBC Two). Marlie...
URC Coaching IQ Keeps Growing as Matfield Backs Nienabar to Make Leinster 'Even More Powerful'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African legend Victor Matfield believes the recruitment of Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber will make Leinster even more powerful. And former Ireland star Gordon D’Arcy feels...
Sean O’Brien signs two-year deal with Munster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU confirm the signing of centre Sean O’Brien on a two-year deal ahead of the 2023/24 season. From Westmeath, the centre has been playing with the Premiership’s...
Scott Fardy appointed Connacht Rugby defence coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby has announced the appointment of Scott Fardy as the club’s new defence coach on a 2-year deal. As a player Fardy enjoyed a glittering career across the world, with four seasons...
