Champions Cup round up late winners and star performances light up round one
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a thrilling first weekend, we’re taking a look at the key moments and best action from the Investec Champions Cup Round 1. Pollard perfection Leicester Tigers’ fly-half...
Frawley secures famous win for Leinster in France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyReplacement fly-half Ciaran Frawley kicked three crucial penalties, including a stunning effort from deep in his own half, to help a determined Leinster Rugby overcome Investec Champions Cup holders...
United Rugby Championship Round 7 Wrap Up By Simon Thomas
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBOX OFFICE WALES HOPEFUL Wales fly-half contender Ioan Lloyd produced a “box office” display in the Scarlets’ 29-23 bonus point victory over Cardiff Rugby at a packed Arms Park. The...
Match Report: Leinster 21 - 16 Munster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA 65th-minute try from Jordan Larmour was the decisive blow in Leinster coming from behind in the BKT United Rugby Championship at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening. The tries from Jamison Gibson-Park,...
5 main talking points as Ireland complete World Cup preparations against Samoa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland complete their World Cup warm-up fixtures on Saturday by taking on Samoa in Bayonne. Head coach Andy Farrell is due to reveal his final 33-man squad for the tournament on Sunday afternoon. Here,...
Iain Henderson wants Ireland team-mates to prove they deserve World Cup spot
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Iain Henderson has urged Ireland’s World Cup hopefuls to set aside any lingering anxiety about selection and play their way into Andy Farrell’s final squad. Head coach Farrell...
Caelan Doris stars but Ireland left with injury concerns after Italy win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris shone and Jack Conan suffered an injury scare as Ireland launched their Rugby World Cup warm-up fixtures by easing to a 33-17 win over Italy in Dublin. Back-rower...
Ireland boss Andy Farrell shrugs off injury concerns in ‘clunky’ win over Italy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell played down the severity of injuries suffered by Jack Conan, Jimmy O’Brien and Craig Casey during Ireland’s “clunky” World Cup warm-up win over Italy. Number...
Staking a claim for the World Cup – Ireland versus Italy talking points
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland begin their World Cup warm-up matches by hosting Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Head coach Andy Farrell has named an experimental matchday squad for his side’s first fixture since...
Henderson To Captain Ireland Against Italy As Three Uncapped Players Named In Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland team to face Italy in Saturday’s opening game of Autumn Nations Series at Aviva Stadium has been named. Iain Henderson will captain the side for the second time, having previously led...
