BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention
1 year 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...
Injured O’Brien Ruled Out Of Six Nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA neck injury will keep Jimmy O’Brien out of Ireland’s upcoming Guinness Six Nations campaign, a Leinster injury update has revealed. It is a second quick-fire injury blow for Ireland in the...
Match Preview: Leinster vs Ulster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA look ahead to Ulster's first match of 2024, as Dan McFarland's side face a trip to the RDS Arena to take on Leinster Rugby in Round 9 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. Ulster hope to...
Leinster Rugby warning for Sale Sharks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBoth are on four points in Pool 4, one behind leaders Leicester Tigers, after Sale Sharks also began their campaign with a victory against French opposition, 28-5 at home to Stade Français Paris. "We...
LEINSTER V MUNSTER – AN AVIVA STADIUM HISTORY
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySince the Aviva Stadium was officially opened in 2010, Leinster and Munster have gone toe-to-toe 14 times. Leinster have won eleven and lost three to their southern rivals. But, the most recent renewal...
Ireland v New Zealand - Three key contests
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second of this weekend's four quarter-finals sees world number one-ranked Ireland - who are appearing in their eighth RWC quarter-final but have never progressed to a semi-final - against three-time...
Foster, Jordan, Fainga'anuku chat ahead of Ireland clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster, head coachOn how they will approach the game:"We've got to nail things that we've been growing in our game. Rugby is a simple game in play-offs, it's about control through your set-piece, it's...
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...
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...
