The Connacht Team That Beat A Powerful Leinster Side In The 2016 PRO12 Final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive years ago today, Connacht claimed their first Pro12 title at Murrayfield. The side coached by Pat Lam scored three tries through Tiernan O’Halloran, Niyi Adeolokun and Matt Healy. Leinster...
Tuesday Afternoon Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCooper exits Toulon Toulon fly-half Quade Cooper has confirmed he is leaving the club in a message to supporters today. Cooper thanked his “brothers and the family I now have in Toulon...
Monday Afternoon Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJarryd Hayne’s Olympic dream is over Coach Ben Ryan announced that Hayne has not make the cut for Fiji’s rugby 7s squad for the upcoming Rio Games. He will, however,...
O’Connell Returns in Academy Advisory Role
8 years ago by Munster RugbyMunster Rugby can today confirm that Paul O’Connell will join the Munster Rugby Academy in an advisory role with immediate effect. “Every club in the world would love to have an iconic...
Monday Afternoon Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCarr is heading back home Stormers loose forward Nizaam Carr will fly home to Cape Town from Perth due to a shoulder injury he picked up in the 57-31 victory against the Rebels in Melbourne. There...
Niall Morris Joins Leinster Rugby
8 years ago by Leinster RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has today confirmed that former Leinster player Niall Morris has re-joined the province on a short term contract from the Leicester Tigers. Commenting on the...
Leinster confirm appointment of Sir Graham Henry as a Consultant
8 years ago by Leinster RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has this morning confirmed that former Wales and All Blacks head coach Sir Graham Henry will join the province on a short term contract in July. "This isn't...
Luke Fitzgerald announces retirement from rugby
8 years ago by Ireland Rugby"I've had a wonderful rugby career which makes it easy for me to move on to the next stage of my life. It's been an amazing journey in which I got to experience the highs and lows that come with professional...
Andrew Coombs Confirms Retirement from Rugby
8 years ago by Newport Gwent DragonsNewport Gwent Dragons Lock Andrew Coombs has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect. Coombs has suffered a 14-month layoff with a serious knee injury, which was sustained after...
Henshaw to miss final Test
8 years ago by Irish RugbyIreland centre Robbie Henshaw has been ruled out of the third and decisive Test against South Africa on Saturday because of a knee injury. The Connacht player, who came off late in the 32-16 weekend...
