Munster squad update as they prepare for All Blacks XV at Thomond
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad have started preparations at the HPC ahead of Saturday’s sold-out clash against the All Blacks XV at Thomond Park (5.30pm). On the injury front, there were no fresh concerns following...
Munster make changes ahead of Zebre fixture
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Saturday’s URC Round 2 clash against Zebre at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma (KO 3pm Irish time, live on RTÉ and Premier Sports). There are four...
Munster Side For URC Opener
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Saturday’s URC opener against Connacht at Thomond Park. Hooker Diarmuid Barron captains the side as new signings Thaakir Abrahams, Tom Farrell and Billy Burns...
Munster Squad Update | Internationals Return Ahead Of Open Training Session
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster men’s team have resumed the pre-season training programme at the HPC today with Ireland internationals Tadhg Beirne, Craig Casey, Jack Crowley, Oli Jager, Calvin Nash, Conor Murray and...
United Rugby Championship Ins & Outs (Ireland)
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLet us take a look at all the ins and outs for all the Irish clubs ahead of the 2024/25 URC season. Connacht Ins: Piers O’Conor – Bristol Bears Adam McBurney – Edinburgh David...
Thaakir Abrahams To Join Munster On Two-Year Deal
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm the signing of 25-year-old back three player Thaakir Abrahams on a two-year deal. An extremely fast and elusive winger/full-back with deceptive strength,...
Sheedy drop goal gives Bristol Bears win in classic against Lyon
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears edged a 36-34 win over Lyon in their first Investec Champions Cup Pool 2 game, with Callum Sheedy kicking a drop goal with the clock in the red to triumph in an all-time classic. The...
French Top 14 Round Up
1 year ago by Larissa FallsOyonnax 21 – 27 ToulouseDespite an Oyonnax fight-back, Toulouse held firm to pull off a 21-27 away win and secure their first back-to-back victory of the season. 12 points from the boot of Billy...
URC Awards: Try of the Season & Ironman Named
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton centre Joaquin Riera and Emirates Lions full-back Quan Horn have added their names to the United Rugby Championship Awards list picking up Try of the Season and the Ironman awards respectively. Benetton...
Mixed fortunes in rescheduled URC clashes
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates Lions and Cell C Sharks enjoyed some mixed fortunes in their rescheduled sixth round Vodacom United Rugby Championship fixtures on Saturday, with the Johannesburg side ending a five-match...
