Three Academy players named in Leinster's starting XV
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster to take on Edinburgh Rugby in Round 1 of the BKT United Rugby Championship tomorrow evening in the Hive Stadium has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen.Jack Conan captains the side at number...
Healy’s love of the game still driving him on
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt says much about the longevity of Cian Healy’s career that his Leinster Rugby debut came against a team that no longer exists. That was way back in May 2007 when he came on as a replacement...
Scott Macleod returns to Newcastle Falcons
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScott MacLeod is returning to Newcastle Falcons as line-out coach, with the former Scotland lock on board until at least the end of the season. The Hawick native spent 11 years with the Falcons, making...
The World Cup Centurions: Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup is only a few days away. And while there is plenty of young and hungry talent going into this years edition looking to prove themselves and create their own legacies, we...
Scott MacLeod to leave Newcastle Falcons
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScott MacLeod’s 11-year association with Newcastle Falcons will come to an end at the close of the current season, with the line-out coach set to depart the club. The Hawick native spent...
MOMENT'S APPLAUSE FOR DODDIE WEIR AT ALL BKT URC GAMES IN R9
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA moment’s applause will occur ahead of all games in the United Rugby Championship this weekend to mark the passing of Doddie Weir.Weir, who played for the Border Reivers in the early days of the...
Cian Healy signs new IRFU & Leinster contract
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland international loosehead Cian Healy has signed a new two-year IRFU contract until the end of the 2020/21 season. Healy has been capped 88 times for Ireland, Healy started four...
Tuesday Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMurray Douglas to join Edinburgh between Brumbies seasons: Brumbies lock Murray Douglas will spend the Super Rugby off-season back in his native homeland having signed a short-term loan...
Richie Vernon to call time on stellar career
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRichie Vernon will retire at the end of the current 2018/19 season after a remarkable thirteen-year career at the highest level. Vernon joined London Scottish last summer from Glasgow...
Wednesday Evening Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCadan Murley signs new Harlequins contract Harlequins have announced that Cadan Murley has signed a new contract with the Club, after a brilliant start to the season for the young winger. The...
