JJ Hanrahan explains the reason behind his Munster exit
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA key figure at Munster since returning for a second stint, JJ Hanrahan's departure to Clermont came at a bit of a shock to many but the pivot has explained why he is leaving the club. The...
All Blacks set for two additional end-of-year tour tests - report
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks could face off against a surprise opponent on their end-of-year tour this year. The New Zealand Herald reports that the All Blacks could face Wales and the United...
It's official! Simon Zebo is returning to Munster
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's official! Simon Zebo is returning to Munster. Munster Rugby and the IRFU have announced that Simon Zebo has signed a one-year contract to return to play with the province for the 2021/22...
Munster to confirm Simon Zebo return - report
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland winger Simon Zebo has agreed a move back to his home club Munster, according to a report by Nik Simon in the Daily Mail. Zebo's contract with Racing 92 expires at the end of the...
European Player Of The Year Award Nominees Confirmed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRepresentatives of the elite clubs which have qualified for this season’s Champions Cup semi-finals not surprisingly dominate the list of 15 nominees for the prestigious EPCR European Player of the...
Tommy O'Donnell announces retirement
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTommy O’Donnell has announced today that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season. A one-club man, O’Donnell has made 186 Munster appearances...
“I think that’s up there with the toughest game we’ve played all year" - Robbie Henshaw
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMan of the Match in Leinster's victory over Exeter Chiefs on Saturday, Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw says Leinster will have to go up at least another level if they are to become five-time European champions. Speaking...
Report: Three key coaches pull out of British and Irish Lions Tour
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions could be facing a coaching crisis with a report by The Times suggesting that three key coaches have made themselves unavailable for the tour to South Africa. Andy...
Eddie Jones' assistants to miss out on Lions Tour - report
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland is expected to confirm his coaching staff next weekend as the Lions ramp up their preparations for the tour to South Africa. According to a report...
Eight mouth-watering head to heads in the Champions Cup quarter-finals this weekend
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJust eight teams remain in the Champions Cup as they take the field this weekend to narrow that number to just four. We have picked out eight of the best head to heads to keep an eye on...
