Ulster ready for Toulouse in sold-out clash at Kingspan Stadium
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan McFarland has named his Ulster team to face French giants and Pool 2 opponents, Toulouse, in Round 3 of the Investec Champions Cup group stage. On a weekend that sees Ulster Rugby mark...
Lowe returns to starting lineup for Stade Francais match
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Stade Francais in Pool 4 of the Investec Champions Cup tomorrow evening in Aviva Stadium has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen...
European Rugby crunch time for Prem sides
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe return of European action will see a host of Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides bid to secure safe passage to the knockout stages. For the four English clubs unbeaten in the Investec Champions Cup,...
Aki And Fryday Named Guinness Rugby Writers Players Of The Year
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToday, Ireland and Connacht centre, Bundee Aki and ex-Ireland captain and Exeter Chiefs Lock, Nichola Fryday have been named the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Men’s and Women’s 15s Players...
BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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...
WATCH: Referee fractures three ribs in Premiership fixture
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReferee Tom Foley fractured three ribs after being caught in a collision between Exeter Chiefs and Leicester Tigers players, it has been revealed. Just before Christmas, Foley found himself a little...
Last-chance saloon for some Champions Cup clubs
2 years 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...
Joey Carbery To Depart Munster Rugby At End Of Season
2 years 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...
