Anglo-Irish rivalry at its best: Leicester vs Leinster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA great Anglo-Irish clash is set for Welford Road as the Premiership log-leaders lock horns with the number one side in the URC. Leinster were impressive in their Round of 16 2nd Leg as...
James Ryan returns from injury for Leicester clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster head coach Leo Cullen has named his Leinster Rugby team to take on Leicester Tigers in the last eight of the Heineken Champions Cup tomorrow (KO 5.30pm – LIVE on BT Sport). It’s...
11 Facts ahead of the Champions Cup quarter-finals
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Champions Cup quarter-finals kick off this weekend with Munster hosting Toulouse at the Aviva Stadium in the opening game on Saturday. The all-French clash between La Rochelle and Montpellier...
Champions Cup Team of the Week - Round of 16
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a thrilling weekend of action and many games still in the balance ahead of the second round of the double headers we present the Ultimate Rugby's Team of the Week. 1. Bevan Rodd - Sale Sharks 2....
James Lowe scores FOUR to send Leinster into the Champions Cup quarter-finals
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster are through to the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup after a comprehensive 56-20 (82-41 on aggregate) victory over Connacht. Leo Cullen's charges will face either Leicester Tigers or...
Leinster boosted by two returning Irish Internationals
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Head coach Leo Cullen has named his side to take on Connacht Rugby in the second leg of the Champions Cup Round of 16 tomorrow (KO 5.30pm). Cullen has made three changes to the side with...
Champions Cup: The Irish Fixtures
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht vs Leinster: The Sportsground will play host to another juicy Irish derby this weekend when the dark green jerseys of Connacht once again clash with the blue of the mighty Leinster. Leinster...
The impact the 50:22 law had in its debut Six Nations
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022 Six Nations saw the 50:22 law debut in the Northern Hemisphere's premier test Championship. The law has been globally trialled since July last year in the hope that...
Six Nations Team of the Tournament
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance are the 2022 Six Nations Champions after completing the Grand Slam beating Italy, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England. A dozen years on from their last such triumph, Les Bleus dominate...
England playing role of party poopers in Paris as Ireland wait to pounce
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance require victory against England to land a Grand Slam, while Ireland host Scotland and Wales face Italy in this weekend's Six Nations. All eyes will be on the Stade de France...