England the latest favourites to suffer final shock
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland's shock loss in the Rugby World Cup final was not the first occasion when a showpiece went dramatically against expectations. England went into the Rugby World Cup final...
England favourites for glory against Springboks, but shocks happen in finals
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will be confident ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup final, but their great display against New Zealand is no guarantee of success. England were stunning winners against...
Connacht Eagles team named for penultimate Celtic Cup clash
5 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyThere are four changes to the Connacht Eagles squad for their penultimate Celtic Cup game against Cardiff Blues A tomorrow at Cardiff Arms Park (k/o 2.30pm). Props Matthew Burke and Conor Kenny...
Five changes to Eagles team for visit of Munster to The Sportsground
5 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyThere are five changes to the Connacht Eagles starting XV for tomorrow’s Celtic Cup clash with interprovincial neighbours Munster at The Sportsground (k/o 1pm). Props Matthew Burke and Conor...
New Zealand's biggest losses after Wallabies walloping
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the heaviest defeats New Zealand have suffered following their 47-26 loss to Australia in the Rugby Championship. New Zealand suffered the joint-heaviest loss in their...
Can Australia Break New Zealand’s Bledisloe Cup Stranglehold?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis weekend is the 144th fixture of the Bledisloe Cup and it is a big one for New Zealand if they are wanting to win The Rugby Championship but it could also be an interesting one for Australia who...
Phil Kearns slams 'disgraceful decision' to send Taniela Tupou to the sin bin
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies suffered their first defeat of 2019 against the Springboks Saturday in the Rugby Championship opener with debutant Herschell Jantjies scoring two tries in the 37-17 bonus point victory. However,...
Connacht sign 3 of their academy players on professional contracts
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby are delighted to announce that three players from the Connacht Academy have signed their first professional contracts. Matthew Burke, Conor Fitzgerald and Conor Kenny have signed contracts...
50 Up For Hooper & Gibson
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNSW Waratahs stalwarts Daryl Gibson and Michael Hooper are preparing for a milestone match when they line up against the Sunwolves on Saturday in Tokyo, with both marking a 50th milestone with the Tahs. For...
Academy Trio Included For Connacht's Return Match Against Perpignan
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht head coach Andy Friend has named Academy players Conor Fitzgerald and Kieran Joyce in his starting line-up and Matthew Burke on the bench for the trip to Perpignan in the European Challenge Cup...
