Bundee Aki starts against Leinster
23 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht head coach Pete Wilkins has named his side for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship interpro away to Leinster at the Aviva Stadium (k/o 5.30pm). International trio Bundee...
Alex Soroka set for first appearance of the season
23 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are 13 changes in personnel to the starting XV from last Saturday's 15-7 win over ASM Clermont Auvergne, with Jordie Barrett switching to 12 and Jimmy O'Brien swapping from the wing to full-back....
Leinster’s Nienaber relishing a season like no other
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby’s World Cup-winning coach Jacques Nienaber says they are privileged to be experiencing a season like no other. With the RDS being redeveloped, the Irish giants have adopted...
Liam Turner ruled out for Leinster
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship Round 8 match against Connacht Rugby at Aviva Stadium (KO: 5.30pm, live on RTÉ...
Leinster Player Ratings
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster secured a hard fouhgt win over ASM Clermont Auvergne in round 2 of the Champions Cup. Here are their player ratings. Andrew Porter: 8 | Solid through the game with a brilliant scramble...
Match Preview: La Rochelle vs Bristol Bears
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother mouthwatering clash in the Chaampions Cup awaits as former Champions La Rochelle, take on the Bristol Bears. Take a look at the result from both teams' last outings, and how their line ups look. La...
Jordie Barrett earns first start for Leinster at 15
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster side to take on ASM Clermont Auvergne in Round 2 of the Investec Champions Cup at Avia Stadium (KO: 5.30pm, live on RTÉ 2 and Premier Sports 1) has been named by Head Coach Leo...
Premiership teams gear up for round 2 of the Champions Cup
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup returns with a strong Anglo-French feel to this weekend’s fixtures. Across both competitions, five Premiership Rugby sides are in action against French...
Neil Doak Appointed Ireland Men’s U20s Head Coach
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU is today delighted to announce the appointment of Neil Doak as Ireland Men’s U20s Head Coach for the 2025 U20 Six Nations. Doak, who has overseen a number of preparatory...
Harry Simmons forced to retire
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have confirmed today that Harry Simmons has been forced to retire from rugby on medical grounds. Harry sustained a serious eye injury against Leinster in the Investec Champions...