Leinster sweat over test flyhalves' fitness
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster head coach Leo Cullen is sweating on the fitness of both Johnny Sexton and Ross Byrne for Friday's Champions Cup last-16 clash with Toulon. Johnny Sexton has entered the Graduated Return...
Leinster make it four in a row
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster were crowned Pro14 champions after a 16-6 win over rivals Munster in the Final. Leinster started fast, bossing both territory and possession, with Ross Byrne slotting two penalties to...
Changes to the Ireland squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have been forced to make some changes to their squad for the upcoming final round of the 2021 Six Nations. James Ryan will be unavailable for the fixture due to his HIA test and will be...
Jacob Stockdale Returns to Ireland Squad Ahead of Scotland Clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland squad reassembles today as they continue preparation for Round 4 of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations against Scotland this coming Sunday. Ulster’s Jacob...
Internationals feature for Ulster & Leinster in crunch PRO 14 clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster will have one foot in the final if they can come out on top in this crunch clash. The leaders remained firmly in control of Conference A last weekend as they secured a 40-21 bonus-point...
‘Our Three Out-Halves Deserve Their Chance’ – Catt
3 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland attack coach Mike Catt says the consistent form of Jonathan Sexton, Ross Byrne and Billy Burns at provincial level is part of the reason they are the current out-halves of choice in the national...
Jack Conan to raise the bat against Dragons
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team to face the Dragons tomorrow evening in Rodney Parade in the PRO14 has been announced by Head Coach Leo Cullen. Luke McGrath will captain the side as Jack Conan makes his...
‘Mixed Emotions’ For Farrell Following France Defeat
3 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland head coach Andy Farrell had ‘mixed emotions’ in the wake of his side’s 15-13 Guinness Six Nations defeat to France at the Aviva Stadium. Despite Leinster duo Ronan Kelleher and...
Ireland hurting physically and mentally after France loss - Farrell
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWounded Ireland suffered their first home defeat to France for a decade on the back of their loss to Wales in Cardiff. Andy Farrell said Ireland are "hurting" physically and mentally...
France show fight and finesse to make a statement in Dublin
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance defended brilliantly and showed their class in attack to secure a first win in Dublin since 2011. Huge roars echoed around the Aviva Stadium as the ball sailed into an empty stand...
