Andy Farrell wants Ireland to be courageous in Six Nations opener against France
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFarrell has handed starts to Test rookies Joe McCarthy, Calvin Nash and Jack Crowley. Andy Farrell has urged Ireland to be courageous when they take on formidable pre-tournament favourites France in a...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face France In Marseille
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Friday night’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations opener against France in Marseille (Kick-off 9pm local time/8pm...
Peter O’Mahony: Being named Ireland captain one of proudest moments of my life
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe vastly-experienced Munster flanker has won 101 Test caps for his country. Peter O’Mahony says being selected to succeed Johnny Sexton as Ireland captain is one of the proudest moments of his...
Ireland announce squad to defend six nations title
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has today named a 34-player Ireland squad for the upcoming Guinness Men’s Six Nations, with Peter O’Mahony named to captain the team for the...
BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...
Match Report: Munster 3 - Leinster 9
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGritty Leinster reclaimed top spot in the BKT United Rugby Championship by three penalties-to-one in torrential rain at Thomond Park on St Stephen’s evening. It took a pair of Harry Byrne penalties...
Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds: 1/7
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s wide open! The hugely competitive nature of the BKT URC this season is illustrated by the fact there have been new league leaders after every round of matches, with five different sides occupying...
Van der Flier inspires Leinster win over Sale Sharks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEPCR Player of the Year 2022 Josh van der Flier inspired Leinster Rugby to a bonus-point 37-27 win over a much-changed Sale Sharks in Round 2 of the Investec Champions Cup. The flanker scored Leinster...
Champions Cup round up late winners and star performances light up round one
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a thrilling first weekend, we’re taking a look at the key moments and best action from the Investec Champions Cup Round 1. Pollard perfection Leicester Tigers’ fly-half...
Frawley secures famous win for Leinster in France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyReplacement fly-half Ciaran Frawley kicked three crucial penalties, including a stunning effort from deep in his own half, to help a determined Leinster Rugby overcome Investec Champions Cup holders...
