Sexton resumes contact training, Connors' season is over
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster have confirmed that Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has returned to contact training as he continues his recovery from a head injury. Sexton has been sidelined since failing a Head...
Ireland U20s Head Coach: ‘It Was A Real Test And The Players Really Stepped Up’
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland U20s Head Coach Richie Murphy says his side’s intense work-out against Leinster ‘A’ on Friday will be a hugely valuable stepping stone towards this summer’s...
Double ton for Buckley, Bundee Aki returns
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDenis Buckley will become just the third Connacht player to reach 200 caps tomorrow after he was named in the starting XV to face Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup leaders Benetton in Italy. The Roscommon prop...
Rhys Marshall to depart Munster and return to New Zealand
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby have confirmed that Rhys Marshall is the final player to depart the province at the end of the current season. The 28-year-old hooker has made 81 appearances for the province,...
O'Driscoll picks his B&I Lions backline
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and Lions legend Brian O’Driscoll has picked the backline he thinks will have the best shot at toppling the Springboks. Talking to ruck.co.uk, O’Driscoll’s...
Bundee Aki "chomping at the bit" for comeback
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht coach Pete Wilkins has highlighted Bundee Aki’s visible motivation to stake a claim for Lions selection after he was announced in the squad recently to travel to South Africa to...
Munster Rugby Injury Update
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad are continuing preparations at the HPC ahead of our Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup clash against Cardiff Blues at Thomond Park on Friday (7.35pm). Paddy Patterson has...
Six Nations enters exclusive discussions with BBC & ITV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix Nations Rugby today confirmed that it has entered into exclusive discussions with BBC and ITV after an agreement in principle was reached relating to all three Six Nations Championships (Men’s...
Michael Cheika appointed NEC Green Rockets Director of Rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTop League side NEC Green Rockets have announced that former Australian coach Michael Cheika has been appointed Director of Rugby. In a statement, the club said, "NEC Green Rockets will...
British & Irish Lions to welcome 16,500 at Murrayfield for Japan fixture
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions have confirmed that The Vodafone Lions 1888 Cup match against Japan at BT Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday 26 June (kick-off 3pm) will welcome a crowd of 16,500 supporters. The...
