The Omitted British & Irish Lions XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has made a number of surprising calls for his squad to tour South Africa. The one unsurprising call was Alun Wyn Jones being named captain of the touring side. The 2021...
10 Famous British & Irish Lions Bolters
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe term “bolter” has its origins in horse racing and describes a horse who pulls a surprise on the rest of the field by coming out of nowhere to snatch victory. In the British...
Team News: Munster at full strength, Ryan and Doris return for Leinster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for this weekend's Round 1 Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup clash between Munster and Leinster have been named. Ireland international Garry Ringrose returns for Leinster and will captain...
Champions Cup Team of the Week - Round of 16
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA weekend of rugby that ends with no less than five Top 14 sides making their way into the Quarter Finals. One Irish side and two Premiership sides make up the remainder of the eight teams. Here is our...
A strong second half secures a quarter-final spot for Toulouse
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse have booked their place in the Champions Cup quarter-finals having fought back from a 7 point deficit at half time at Thomond Park against Munster. Antoine Dupont and Keith Earls both...
Watch: Damian de Allende's superb break in the build up to Earls' second try
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian de Allende enjoyed a stellar first 40 minutes in the Champions Cup round of 16 clash with Toulouse at Thomond Park on Saturday. The Springbok centre assisted Keith Earls' first try before...
CJ Stander captains Munster in his 50th Champions Cup appearance
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 game against Toulouse at Thomond Park. Peter O’Mahony misses out due to the thigh laceration he sustained...
Readers' Six Nations Team of the Tournament
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe ask for your opinion and you gave it! The results are in and this is your Six Nations team of the competition. Front row: Wyn Jones, Ken Owens and Tadhg Furlong Wyn Jones...
2021 Six Nations Team Of The Competition
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales are Six Nations Champions! An incredible tournament has come to an end with Wayne Pivac's men ending on top of the table with France coming agonisingly close to the title. Ireland finish third while...
PRO14 Final Line Ups Confirmed: Carbery starts for Munster, Sexton and Lowe on the bench
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for this weekend’s Guinness PRO14 Final have been confirmed. Headlines: Devin Toner to become Leinster's most-capped player in a match-day squad that includes 22 international...
