Staking a claim for the World Cup – Ireland versus Italy talking points
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland begin their World Cup warm-up matches by hosting Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Head coach Andy Farrell has named an experimental matchday squad for his side’s first fixture since...
Henderson To Captain Ireland Against Italy As Three Uncapped Players Named In Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland team to face Italy in Saturday’s opening game of Autumn Nations Series at Aviva Stadium has been named. Iain Henderson will captain the side for the second time, having previously led...
Sean O'Brien Joins Munster in Upcoming Seasons Preparations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster Rugby men’s squad are in week two of the pre-season training programme with just over six weeks until the opening pre-season game against Leinster at Musgrave Park on Friday, September...
Farrell Names 42-Player Ireland Summer Training Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head Coach Andy Farrell has today named a 42-player Summer Training Squad to begin preparations for the Ireland Nations Series and Rugby World Cup 2023. Following the conclusion of the...
Munster named URC champions after beating holders Stormers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster won their first major trophy for 12 years by landing the Vodacom United Rugby Championship title following an absorbing 19-14 victory over the DHL Stormers in Cape Town. Flanker John Hodnett's...
Stormers boss John Dobson praises Munster’s ‘phenomenal’ run to URC final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers head coach John Dobson has hailed Munster’s “phenomenal” run to the United Rugby Championship final ahead of Saturday’s clash in Cape Town. While the Stormers are chasing...
Munster Side To Face Stormers In URC Grand Final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster side has been named for Saturday’s URC Grand Final against Stormers at the DHL Stadium (6.30pm local/5.30pm Irish). There are three personnel changes and one positional switch to the...
URC Final: North v South - All you need to know
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDefending champions DHL Stormers face Munster in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final in Cape Town on Saturday. The Stormers overcame Connacht at the DHL Stadium before Munster stunned Irish...
Munster travelling squad named for URC Grand Final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA 30-player Munster travelling squad will depart for South Africa today and arrive in Cape Town tomorrow ahead of Saturday’s URC Grand Final against Stormers (6.30pm local/5.30pm Irish time). The...
Squad Update | Munster Preparing For URC Semi-Final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad have started preparations at the HPC ahead of Saturday’s URC semi-final against Leinster at the Aviva Stadium (5.30pm). Munster earned their place in the semi-final after...
