EPCR round of 16 referee appointments
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the knockout stages of European club rugby set to further intensify this weekend, EPCR can announce the referee appointments for the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg fixtures as well as...
Six Nations record-breaker Lamaro living for the moment in Italian Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAs far as Michele Lamaro is concerned, the future has already arrived for Italian rugby. The inspirational flanker has just captained the Azzurri to their best ever Six Nations campaign, with wins over...
URC Officials for Round 12
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFRIDAY, MARCH 22 Glasgow Warriors v Cardiff Rugby Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA Referee: Frank Murphy (IRFU, 82nd league game) AR 1:...
Andy Farrell excited by chance to pit Ireland against ‘best’ side South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell is relishing a shot at the world’s best as Ireland pursue perfection after continuing their northern hemisphere domination with another Guinness Six Nations title. Ireland turn their...
Iain Henderson gives his verdict on Dan McFarland departure and new Ulster rugby boss
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster skipper Iain Henderson is excited to work under new interim boss Richie Murphy in the coming weeks. Henderson was in the Ireland bubble, fighting for his place, while his province underwent a change...
Murphy Names Ireland U20s Team For Six Nations Finale
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Richie Murphy has named his Ireland U20s Match Day Squad, sponsored by PwC, for Friday night’s U20 Six Nations finale against Scotland at a sold-out Virgin Media...
Sharks confirm signings of Springboks Trevor Nyakane and Jason Jenkins
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks have added two more Springboks to their burgeoning ranks with the signings of Trevor Nyakane and Jason Jenkins. The Durban franchise took to social media to reveal two-time World...
Calvin Nash and Ciaran Frawley on track to be fit for Scotland showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland pair Calvin Nash and Ciaran Frawley are on track to feature in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations title decider with Scotland, according to assistant coach Simon Easterby. Munster wing Nash,...
England vs Ireland: As it happend
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland's hopes of a grand slam where taken away by an outstanding English performance with Marcus Smith securing victory with a late drop goal to give England a first victory over Ireland in 5...
On this day in 2014: Brian O’Driscoll makes final home appearance for Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBrian O’Driscoll bade farewell to the Aviva Stadium a decade ago with a memorable last appearance in Dublin in Ireland’s Six Nations victory over Italy. O’Driscoll’s vintage sleight...
