URC Round 5 Preview
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby v Ospreys, 7.35pm, Friday Ospreys coach Toby Booth has been faced with the challenging task of piecing together a team amid what he has described as a “horrific” unavailability...
Crosbie in for clash of the capitals
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBack-row Luke Crosbie makes his first start of the season as one of five changes to the Edinburgh line-up to face Cardiff Rugby at Hive Stadium tomorrow evening (19 October, kick-off 5.15pm) –...
Two players in line for debut as Leo Cullen names side to face Connacht in Galway
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo uncapped players among the replacements as Leo Cullen names side to face Connacht at Dexcom StadiumThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Connacht Rugby in Round...
Murray and Hawkshaw return for Leinster clash
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht head coach Pete Wilkins has made two changes to his side for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship interpro with Leinster at a sold-out Dexcom Stadium (k/o 7.35pm). Darragh Murray...
Munster Side To Face Stormers In Cape Town
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Saturday’s URC round five clash against DHL Stormers in Cape Town (5pm Irish time/6pm local). There are five personnel changes and one positional switch to the...
Captain Caelan leading by example
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptaincy is clearly agreeing with Caelan Doris for both club and country. Over the summer, he skippered Ireland to a famous 25-24 victory over South Africa in the second Test in Durban. Then,...
Josh Murphy receives 4 game suspension
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Disciplinary process related to Josh Murphy's Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 4 game against Ulster on Saturday, October 12 has resulted in a four game suspension. After...
Gareth Davies to retire from international rugby
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGareth Davies has confirmed he will retire from international rugby. His last appearance for Wales was the 36-35 win against the Queensland Reds in an uncapped fixture at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane...
Variety the spice of life in URC, say high-flying Lions
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT URC has been dubbed the most varied competition in world rugby by the coach of a team that has made a flying start to the new league season. The Emirates Lions have won all three of their...
Connacht Reveal Formula For Beating Leinster
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby coach Pete Wilkins has been outlining what it will take to inflict the first defeat of the season on league leaders Leinster Rugby. Wilkins says his team need to be brave, positive...
