Andy Farrell lines up four potential replacements for CJ Stander
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe confirmation of Ireland's Summer Series squad has officially brought an end to CJ Stander's playing career both in and for Ireland. The 31-year-old made 51 appearances in the Green...
Ireland Squad Confirmed For Summer Series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell and the coaching team have named a 37 man squad for the Summer Series which features two Tests in July against Japan and the USA at the Aviva Stadium. The match against Japan...
McGrath captains Leinster in his 150th appearance
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLuke McGrath will captain Leinster for their clash at Scotstoun Stadium against Glasgow Warriors on Friday. The scrumhalf links up with Ross Byrne in the halfbacks with Rory...
Leinster field three 2021 British and Irish Lions against Connacht
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team to face Connacht Rugby tomorrow in Round 2 of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup in the Sportsground has been announced. Leo Cullen has made a number of changes from the 23 that...
The Omitted British & Irish Lions XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has made a number of surprising calls for his squad to tour South Africa. The one unsurprising call was Alun Wyn Jones being named captain of the touring side. The 2021...
Five Under The Radar Lions Candidates Gatland Could Include In His Squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland names his British and Irish Lions squad on Thursday. The Lions boss is set to make a few surprising inclusions in the squad. While the likes of Danny Care, Sam Simmonds, Hugo Keenan...
Toner among 19 players to commit to Leinster for the 2021-22 season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDevin Toner is among nineteen players to commit to Leinster for the 2021-22 season. The 34-year old lock made his provincial debut in 2006, and has helped Leinster win four Heineken...
European Player Of The Year Award Nominees Confirmed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRepresentatives of the elite clubs which have qualified for this season’s Champions Cup semi-finals not surprisingly dominate the list of 15 nominees for the prestigious EPCR European Player of the...
Champions Cup Quarter-Finals Team Of The Week
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster, Toulouse, La Rochelle and Bordeaux are through to the Champions Cup semi-finals following their respective victories this weekend. In the semi-finals, La Rochelle will...
Leinster sink Exeter at Sandy Park
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster progress into the Champions Cup semi finals after Leo Cullen's men fought back from 14-0 down to beat Exeter 22-34 at Sandy Park on Saturday. After less than 20 minutes, it looked as...
