Munster beat DHL Stormers in repeat of last season's final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAcademy lock Edwin Edogbo's second try in five starts steered Munster to a hard-earned 10-3 win over the DHL Stormers at a rain-soaked Thomond Park. Ireland stars Peter O'Mahony, Tadhg Beirne and Conor...
Munster Side To Face Stormers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Saturday’s URC clash against Stormers at Thomond Park (5.15pm). There are four changes to the side beaten by Ulster in Belfast last week. Munster captain Peter...
Munster Prepare For Ulster In Belfast - Squad Update
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad are preparing at the HPC ahead of Friday’s Interpro derby away to Ulster in Belfast Munster’s next home game is against the Stormers at Thomond Park on Saturday,...
Quotes of the Tournament - 'Sport can be cruel sometimes - I guess that's why we love it'
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby"I am very powerful but I do not yet control the weather. It is a bit above my pay grade."Argentina head coach Michael Cheika on whether he wanted rain for their semi-final "I made a little joke saying...
Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second quarter-final – and it’s arguably the big one as the number one side in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini goes head to head with the three-time...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second quarter-final – and it’s arguably the big one as the number one side in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini goes head to head with the three-time...
'Sometimes you wish you were a Barrett or a Savea' - Quotes of the Day
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby"We are just going to go out there and jam and play some footy."Ardie Savea, New Zealand back-row, doesn't seem too stressed about playing top-ranked team Ireland in the quarter-final "Slightly better...
5 classic Ireland v New Zealand encounters ahead of heavyweight World Cup clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Irish had to wait 111 years for a first Test victory over the All Blacks. Ireland will take on three-time champions New Zealand on Saturday evening in a crunch Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Paris. The...
Conor Murray (IRE) - 'This is the biggest game I have ever played'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray as they prepare to face New Zealand in the quarter-finals at Stade de France on Saturday, 14 October. Conor Murray, scrum-half:On the prospect of...
Conor Murray says New Zealand-born trio ‘so important’ to Ireland World Cup bid
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNative Kiwis Bundee Aki, Jamison Gibson-Park and James Lowe will face the All Blacks at the World Cup for the first time. Conor Murray believes New Zealand’s loss is Ireland’s gain as “world-class”...
