Doris Facing Familiar Foes As Rivalries Are Renewed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster star Caelan Doris admits it will be a funny feeling to go up against Ireland team-mates he has spent so much time with this year in Saturday’s “massive” clash with Munster at...
LEINSTER V MUNSTER – AN AVIVA STADIUM HISTORY
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySince the Aviva Stadium was officially opened in 2010, Leinster and Munster have gone toe-to-toe 14 times. Leinster have won eleven and lost three to their southern rivals. But, the most recent renewal...
Tireless Tongan Timani Loving Life In Wales As He Posts Season's Best In BKT URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving just posted season’s best figures in the BKT URC, Lopeti Timani is clearly thriving in his new role at Cardiff Rugby. The official stats show the tireless Tongan made a remarkable...
‘We’re delighted to have him’ Kitshoff's moves to Ulster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe smart money has Kitshoff making his Ulster debut next week at home to Edinburgh prior to the first shots being fired in Europe Though their performances have yet to hit significant heights in terms...
Confident Leinster may have the upper hand against Munster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster and Leinster are back in interprovincial action at the Aviva stadium this weekend. Munster are going into the game off the back of a tough encounter in challenging conditions against the Stormers,...
The frustration remains as another winnable game slips through Cardiff’s grasp,
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDespite draws being quite the statistical anomaly in rugby, there’s something particularly dissatisfying about them. Very rarely do you find either side involved happy to come away with a draw. Friday...
Ulster defence coach Jonny Bell expects 'massive challenge' against Glasgow Warriors
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJONNY Bell has been preparing his side for its toughest test in this year's United Rugby Championship campaign as they face Glasgow Warriors across the water this week in Scotstoun. Bell, Ulster's defence...
Goodman eager to renew acquaintances with Munster a decade on
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster have dominated this rivalry for over a decade now but the last meeting between the sides was Munster’s URC semi-final win at the same Lansdowne Road address last May and Goodman doesn’t...
Zebre Parma secure late draw with Cardiff
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyZebre Parma claimed a converted try five minutes into stoppage time to salvage a 22-22 draw against United Rugby Championship opponents Cardiff in northern Italy. Replacement lock Leonard Krumov touched...
JJ Hanrahan kicks Connacht to narrow win over Hollywoodbets Sharks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFly-half JJ Hanrahan's second-half penalty edged Connacht to a 13-12 Vodacom United Rugby Championship victory over the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Durban. After away losses against Munster, Leinster, Ospreys...
