On this day in 2019: 'Leinster withstand Zebre test as Connacht claim big win'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster ultimately withstood a spirited Zebre to win 40-24 and go 22 points clear at the top of Pro14 Conference B, while Glasgow Warriors fended off Cardiff Blues and Connacht earned a crucial victory...
On this day in 2021: 'Six Nations 2021: Ireland hurting physically and mentally after France loss - Farrell'
2 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 after they...
URC Match Day News - Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster v Scarlets: Ulster host Scarlets in the opening games of the round on Friday. Rob Lyttle is set to make his 50th appearance for the Ulster men, as he is named to start on the left wing alongside...
United Rugby Championship Round 2 Teamsheets
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for Saturday and Sunday's Round 2 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES #BENvEDI Just...
McGrath captains Leinster in his 150th appearance
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLuke McGrath will captain Leinster for their clash at Scotstoun Stadium against Glasgow Warriors on Friday. The scrumhalf links up with Ross Byrne in the halfbacks with Rory...
Friday Round 3 Rainbow Cup Team Sheets - Irish Derbies
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for Friday's Irish Derby games in the Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup have been confirmed and are listed below alongside live TV Broadcast information. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES #MUNvCON Matt...
Caelan Doris returns in the starting XV for Leinster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris is set to feature for the first time for Leinster since their 10-13 win over Munster in January. The Irish International has been selected at no.8 for Leinster's Rainbow Cup clash against...
Leinster field three 2021 British and Irish Lions against Connacht
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team to face Connacht Rugby tomorrow in Round 2 of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup in the Sportsground has been announced. Leo Cullen has made a number of changes from the 23 that...
Champions Cup Highlights: La Rochelle 32 Leinster Rugby 23
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle knocked off four time champions Leinster with a 32-23 home win in the Champions Cup Semi-Finals. Ross Byrne missed an early penalty attempt, but Leinster piled on the early pressure, which...
Alldritt and Skelton help set up all-French final at Twickenham
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle earned a convincing 32-23 victory over Leinster at Stade Marcel Deflandre to reach their first European Champions Cup final. The French side, who had never previously made it as far as...